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Animal Agriculture
The Animal Agriculture project teaches youth about raising and caring for livestock such as cattle, sheep, goats, pigs, and poultry. Members learn about nutrition, breeding, health management, and proper handling practices. The project helps develop responsibility, leadership, and practical skills while preparing youth for careers or hobbies in agriculture.
Contact:
Ag Leadership - agleadershiphdentoncounty@gmail.com
Livestock Judging
The Livestock Judging project teaches youth how to evaluate animals such as cattle, sheep, goats, and swine based on conformation, quality, and suitability. Members develop critical thinking, decision-making, and public speaking skills as they compare animals and explain their evaluations. The project also builds confidence, leadership, and a deeper understanding of animal agriculture.
Contact:
Ag Leadership - agleadershiphdentoncounty@gmail.com
Dairy Goats
The Dairy Goat project teaches youth how to care for, manage, and show dairy goats. Members learn about breeds, nutrition, milking, health care, and proper handling techniques. The project helps develop responsibility, animal husbandry skills, and knowledge for both competitive and hobby goat-keeping.
Contact:
Heart of Denton - hodhomesteading@gmail.com or join theirBand at https://band.us/n/a1a4baJ1acYcg
Horse, Horse Judging, Hippology
The Horse, Horse Judging, and Hippology projects introduce youth to all aspects of horse care, riding, and management. Members learn about horse breeds, nutrition, grooming, and health, as well as skills in judging horses and understanding equine science through Hippology. These projects build responsibility, teamwork, and knowledge for both competitive and recreational equine experiences.
Contact:
Silver Saddle - silversaddle4h@gmail.com or join the Band at https://band.us/n/a0aebeJ176q9I
Breeding (Fancy) Poultry
The Breeding Poultry project teaches youth how to raise and manage chickens, ducks, or other poultry for reproduction and flock improvement. Members learn about breeds, genetics, incubation, health care, and proper housing. The project helps develop responsibility, animal care skills, and an understanding of poultry production and management.
Contact:
Heart of Denton - hodhomesteading@gmail.com or join the Band at https://band.us/n/a1a4baJ1acYcg
Rabbits
The Rabbit project introduces youth to the care, management, and showing of rabbits. Members learn about breeds, proper nutrition, housing, health care, and grooming while developing responsibility and animal husbandry skills. Many also participate in shows, record keeping, and community education activities related to rabbits.
Contact:
Heart of Denton - Jordan Rivera, jordanarivera3@gmail.com or join their Band at https://band.us/n/a1a4baJ1acYcg
Ag Leadership - Kari Putman, putmankb@hotmail.com
Veterinary Science
The Veterinary Science project introduces youth to animal health and veterinary care. Members learn about topics like anatomy, diseases, vaccinations, and basic medical skills for both small and large animals. The project helps build knowledge for future careers in veterinary medicine and animal-related fields.
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Herpetology
The Herpetology project teaches youth about reptiles and amphibians, including their biology, behavior, and habitats. Members learn how to care for these animals safely and responsibly while exploring conservation and environmental stewardship. The project encourages observation, research skills, and a deeper appreciation for these unique creatures.
Contact:
denton4hstemclub@gmail.com or join their band at https://band.us/n/afa7b7JcKbUaC
Homesteading
The Homesteading Project introduces youth to breeding poultry, raising dairy goats, practicing traditional cooking methods, and learning fishing techniques. Members gain practical knowledge in animal care, food production, and outdoor skills while developing responsibility and independence.
Contact:
Heart of Denton - hodhomesteading@gmail.com or join their Band at https://band.us/n/a1a4baJ1acYcg
Market Poultry / Poultry Judging
The Market Poultry and Poultry Judging project teaches youth about poultry production, evaluation, and selection. Members learn how to raise and manage market birds, evaluate poultry for quality and performance, and develop skills in areas such as nutrition, health, anatomy, egg quality, carcass evaluation, and breed identification. Youth may participate in market poultry shows, poultry judging contests, and other hands-on activities while developing responsibility, decision-making, and animal science skills.
Contact: HOD4hclub@gmail.com
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