Are you a 4-H’er, FFA member, or part of a Grange program? This section is just for you! Find helpful info on poultry projects, showmanship tips, fair prep, and how to grow your skills as a youth poultry keeper — whether you’re just getting started or aiming for show champion.
County 4-H Small Animal Field Day A Cheerful Morning at the FairgroundsOn Saturday morning, the County Fairgrounds was filled with energy and excitement. Families and kids arrived ready for the 4-H Small Animal Field Day. Voices and laughter echoed through the barns as animals were carried in. More than 100 kids participated, eager to learn … Read more
Chicken coops aren’t just for egg-laying—they’re living classrooms. Youth chicken coop programs such as the 4-H Poultry Chain Project, FFA (Future Farmers of America) poultry experiences, and immersive USDA AgDiscovery summer camps provide young learners with hands-on lessons in agricultural education, animal care, and biosecurity awareness. These programs equip tomorrow’s leaders in agriculture by pairing … Read more
Youth agriculture programs like 4-H, FFA (Future Farmers of America), and Grange teach young people valuable life skills through hands-on learning experiences in animal husbandry, gardening, agribusiness, and more. One of the most important but sometimes overlooked elements of these programs is record keeping. Good records help youth track their project progress, develop financial literacy, … Read more
When it comes to hands-on learning, leadership development, and agricultural education, three major youth organizations stand out in the United States: 4-H, FFA (Future Farmers of America), and the National Grange of the Order of Patrons of Husbandry. Each of these programs has a long-standing tradition of nurturing responsibility, skill-building, and a connection to farming … Read more