Goat projects provide youth with opportunities to expand their knowledge of the goat industry, production and, more importantly, develop the life skills that are needed to be positive contributors to society. Through goat 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.
Project Information
Description-The 4-H Meat Goat 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 grade students are only eligible to show in the County Meat Goat Show)
Cost– $20.00 per head – covers the opportunity to show at Williamson County, Region and State shows.
Location: Williamson County Extension – 4215 Long Lane, Franklin, TN 37064
Dates-April-August
Class Limit-Unlimited
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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.