Jr. Livestock Program

The Weber County Junior Livestock program is designed for those youth with interest in livestock and livestock events. The focus is to provide experiences that help these youth develop leadership, citizenship, self esteem, social skills and to become contributing members of society, as well as becoming better livestock men and women.

The Junior Livestock program is for youth in grades 3-12, but not younger than 8 years old as of January 1st of the current 4-H year.  In order to provide for the safety and best interests of the participants, Cloverbud enrollment (youth in K-2nd grades) are not eligible to participate in the Jr. Livestock Program.  Enthusiastic 4-H volunteers with expertise and interests in livestock and working with youth help to deliver and manage the program and its objectives.

The Junior Livestock program includes activities for those youth who own/have access to livestock and those who do not, but still want to learn about the science of livestock selection, care, and management. Activities can include everything from educational and fun club meetings, livestock shows and the Weber County Fair, service projects, judging contests, and leadership opportunities. Club members hold club offices, give public speeches and demonstrations, do service projects, and spend time with friends.