Page 34 - 2024-2025 Parker Co. 4-H Family Guide

WHERE IS THE CLOSEST

4-H CLUB TO ME?

There is a list in this guide that shows all 4-
H club meeting locations in Parker County.

DO I HAVE TO “GET OUT”
OF 4-H WHEN I BECOME A

FFA MEMBER ?

No, you can be enrolled and involved in both 4-
H and FFA. Extension and FFA Advisors
encourage joint participation.

WHY SHOULD I JOIN 4-H? ?
WHY SHOULD I JOIN 4-H

A. 4-H is an organization that provides
projects that interest nearly every young
person. Your amount of involvement is your WHAT ABOUT LIVESTOCK
decision. 4-H has something for everyone.
SHOWS AND
VALIDATION?

Livestock projects are a serious undertaking.
Much money and time is spent choosing animals,
working them at home, and showing at livestock
shows. You can view a calendar in the back to
review what shows are held during the year.

All market animals that will be exhibited at
major livestock shows must have state
validation tags. Species committees are formed
in each county that include County Extension
Agents and Agriculture Science Teachers from
schools located in the county. Validation is a
very serious matter. If your animal is not
validated and the proper paperwork is not filled
out correctly, you may not exhibit your
animal(s). It is your responsibility as the
exhibitor, to read the monthly 4-H
newsletter to know times and locations of
validation. The calendar located in the back
also includes validation information.