4-H Sheep

Sheep projects provide youth with opportunities to expand their knowledge of the sheep industry, production and more importantly, develop the life skills that are needed to be positive contributors to society.  Through sheep projects youth will learn about selection and evaluation, nutrition and feeding, health and daily care, reproduction, marketing, and much more.  Youth learn to accept responsibility, to value hard work, think critically, make decisions, and communicate.

2021 Sheep and Goat Show

Project Information

Description-The 4-H Sheep Project is a unique way of teaching important life skills to youth through the use of a project animal.  Youth are the project; the animal is merely a tool to teach.  By utilizing a project animal, youth are able to gain important life skills through hands-on learning and practice. 

Eligibility-3rd-12th (3rd Graders are only eligible to show at the County Show)

Cost– $20.00 per head (covers the opportunity to show at the County, Region and State Sheep Shows)

Location: Williamson County Extension – 4215 Long Lane, Franklin, TN 37064

Dates-April-October

Class Limit-Unlimited

young girl clipping her sheep before a show

Shows

Description-Market Lamb Tag and Entry – Commercial Ewe and Registered Ewe Tag and Entry – TBA. County Deadline for tagging and entry – July 1, 2024

Eligibility-3rd-12th (3rd Grade students are only eligible to show at the County Show.)

Cost– $20.00 per head – (covers the opportunity to show at the County

Location: Williamson County Extension – 4215 Long Lane, Franklin, TN 37064

Show Time-Please see fair website here

Dates-August 2-10, 2024

Class Limit-Unlimited

Description-The Central Region Sheep Show is open to all exhibitors registered with Williamson County 4-H by the entry deadline. It is based on registration grade on January 1, 2024.

Eligibility-4th-12th

Cost-$10 per head

Location– Rutherford County Extension– 315 John R. Rice Blvd, Murfreesboro, TN

Dates– 2024 Region Show – TBD (late Sept – Early October)

Class Limit-Unlimited

Description-The State Sheep Show is open to all exhibitors registered with Williamson County 4-H by the entry deadline. It is based on registration grade on January 1, 2024.

Eligibility-4th-12th

Cost-$10.00 per head

Location: Williamson County Ag Expo Park – 4215 Long Lane, Franklin, TN 37064

Dates-October 17-19, 2024

Class Limit-Unlimited

Educational Contests: (links will be updated when available)

  • Poster Contest
  • Photography Contest
  • Graphic Design Contest
  • Career Development Contest
  • Sheep Expo Sales Talk

Resources

Showmanship Clinic
UT Showing Demo
Showmanship Clinic
Starting the Project

Doug Berny

Doug Berny

A native of South Texas, Doug grew up on a family owned and operated Dairy Farm and is a graduate of Texas A&M University with a B.S. in Animal Science. Doug has extensive experience in poultry, beef cattle management, communications, and coordinates the Livestock project groups and associated judging teams.


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