Goat Projects

With increased interest in goat meat, fiber, companionship, and dairy products, 4-H'ers will gain a broad knowledge of Pennsylvania's goat industry through events, shows and hands-on projects.

A versatile species offers lots of learning.

Kids in 4-H who work with animals understand them so much better when they learn about what to feed them, how to safely train them, and how to enhance the animal’s environment. That's why it's called animal science! The 4-H Animal Science program focus is providing the best education to our members on raising, managing, marketing, and directly selling their livestock as a companion or as a food source. Caring for an animal is a big deal, members participating in a 4-H goat animal science project will learn to be responsible and keep good records. Practicing best management while raising an animal gives members the opportunity to engage in science-based, hands-on education. There's nothing like working with a goat to help young people feel connected and boost confidence.

Learn about:

  • Animal Care and Ownership
  • Honesty and Sportsmanship
  • Animal Health and Biosecurity
  • Quality Assurance and Food Safety
  • Animal Housing and Facilities
  • Animal and Environment Relationships
  • Human Health
  • Ethics and Conduct
  • Career Exploration

Participant outcomes:

  • Entrepreneurship
  • Leadership
  • Communication
  • Problem solving and critical thinking
  • Sportsmanship

Youth interested in goats can explore careers like:

  • Goat Herdsman
  • Meat Processor
  • Animal Nutritionist
  • Livestock Buyer
  • Grazing Specialist
  • Artificial Insemination Technician
  • Fiber Mill
  • Companionship Based Programs- Goat Yoga, Service Animals Etc.
  • Extension Educator
  • Veterinary Science

 Projects:

  • Goat
  • Dairy Goat
  • Breeding Goat
  • Market Goat
  • Other Goat
    • Fiber
    • Cart/Harness
    • Companion
  • Livestock Project Record Book (Junior and Senior levels)
    • Youth select and care for a goat animal and keep a record of all activities with their animal.

*Not all projects may be offered in every county, contact your county educator for more information.

Cloverbud Animal Science Opportunities:

Youth between 5 and 7 can participate in our 4-H Cloverbud program! This non-competitive program introduces young children to the world of animal science while focusing on safety.

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Pennsylvania State 4-H Office

Pennsylvania State 4-H Office