4-H

Danielle Long, 12, is one of hundreds of kids who were able to show their animals at a revamped version of the Mesa County Fair in western Colorado. She said she was happy to be there with Rocco, her lamb, but she knew it would be hard to see him auctione

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For Colorado 4-H Kids, The Livestock Show Goes On Despite The Pandemic

2:49pm August 06, 2020

by Stina Sieg

Even as county fairs are being canceled across the country, some are allowing a core element to continue: 4-H club livestock shows. It preserves some normalcy and is a chance to earn college money.

Not only are kids raising animals and learning the how-tos of vaccinations and record-keeping, 4-H'ers are also being taught how to add up the costs and weigh them against future profits.

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For 4-H Kids, Saying Goodbye To An Animal Can Be The Hardest Lesson

12:38pm August 30, 2017

by Tove Danovich

After a year of training, feeding and caring for an animal, kids learn what it takes to raise livestock for food and then let it go. And while it can be tough, it's part of the business of farming.

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4-H Is Helping Kids Plant The Seeds For Healthy Relationships

3:36pm August 11, 2017

by Kayla Lattimore

4-H is going beyond the county fair, offering kids workshops on how to navigate the romantic world and form healthy dating habits.