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Jeffco 4-H Livestock Projects

Record Books

4-H Record Books are also called e-Records. They can be downloaded from the State 4-H Website. Each project has its own record book that members are required to complete each year. The links to e-Records in the specific project areas are below. Record books are turned in at Interview Judging before our County Fair. In June, you will need to schedule an interview for each of your project areas and bring your record book with you to Interview Judging the week of the Jeffco 4-H Fair.

Lifeline Livestock Updates:

2024 El Paso 4-H Beef Blow n Go Show – April 6th

El Paso County Kirk Stierwalt Clinic

Kirk Stierwalt is coming El Paso County June 14-16, 2024 for a second time to host an amazing cattle clinic – Stierwalt Cattle & Clinics – Leedey, Oklahoma (stierwaltcattleandclinics.com)

Currently, they have a high demand for this amazing clinic, and they only have 19 spots available. Due to the high demand, you must register on Eventbrite so that they can collect the funds to officially reserve your spot

To register:

  1. FIRST, fill out the google survey –
  2. SECOND, purchasing a ticket is the only way to truly reserve your spot in the clinic.
  1. There will be NO REFUNDS unless the clinic as whole is cancelled. (The refunds do not include the credit card charge).
  2. If you choose to camp at the fairgrounds that is a separate fee.
  3. If you are a youth participant, ONE adult can accompany you without a charge.
  4. This is a private clinic and there is an audit ticket available for $50 for the weekend.
  5. The participants are responsible for the ENTIRE setup and breakdown of stalls (which includes removing any bedding)

Livestock Council

Next Livestock Council Meeting – Thursday, March 14th at 6:00pm in the ECMR at the Jefferson County Fairgrounds

Livestock Quiz Bowl Team

All 4-H members are encouraged to participate in the Quiz Bowl! Its purpose is to support an education or interest in livestock and all are welcome.  You do not need to be in a livestock project to participate.

Contact the Extension Office for information.

2024 Jeffco 4-H Fair

The Jeffco 4-H Fair celebrates the creativity of Jefferson County 4-H Youth! Join us from July 27th through August 4th to see all the amazing projects our kids have been working on throughout the year.

The 2024 Jeffco 4-H Fairbook is here! This is a document that contains information on important dates, policies, procedures, and rules. Be sure to review to understand what is required for events and contests.

You can view the Fairbook here – please note all changes for 2024 are highlighted in yellow.

New Antibiotic Rules – Guidance 209

As of January 2, 2017, youth raising livestock will face major changes regarding access to feed and water medications. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is implementing these new rules, known as Guidance 209, for antibiotic use in all animals raised for food.  More information can be found in this Fact Sheet from CSU Extension and in this Pork Checkoff brochure.  This affects all market animals, not just swine.

Meat Quality Assurance (MQA) Certification

  • Meat Quality Assurance is scheduled for Wednesday, May 4, 2022 from 5-8pm at the Jefferson County Fairgrounds – Exhibit Hall 3. This is for all livestock members who are in any livestock project groups including pig, rabbit, poultry, beef, sheep, goats or anything that could go into the food chain.  You need to attend event even if you’re not planning on going to auction. You are welcome to attend other county’s sessions, please just let the 4-H Office know so we can accurately update your information.
  • As a note: PQA is no longer offered at the youth level. For 4-H the MQA certification will be sufficient for all of our species. Other shows may require another quality assurance certification (YQCA, BQA, etc.) so please check those requirements.

4-H Youth Livestock Auction and Market

Each year, 4-H livestock members show and sell market animals at the fair. During the year, they seek supporters for the Livestock Auction and Youth Market. The Jeffco Livestock Enrichment Programs, Inc., a 501(c)(3), hosts a pig roast before these events at the fair.  If you can help out the program, download our fundraising letter. Thank you to everyone who purchased animals or 4-H products at the prior Jeffco Fair & Festival 4-H Youth Livestock Auction and Market.  We appreciate your support of our youth!

  • Youth Livestock Auction and Market Brochure
  • Youth Livestock Auction Flyer
  • Pig Roast Payment Form

4-H Livestock Award Sponsorship

The 4-H Livestock Council is seeking sponsors for awards for belt buckles and jackets given to youth at the Jeffco 4-H Fair.  Please see our award sponsor letter for more information on how you can support the 4-H Livestock program.

Keeping ahead of COVID-19

This rapidly evolving coronavirus (COVID-19) has imposed an unsettling, fluid situation upon our community and its businesses. While the team here still aims to maintain a “business as usual” approach, we are making a number of significant changes to our operations to account for a situation that is far from normal.