Tag: Animal Science & Agriculture

Two Youth holding goat kids.

Fridays on the Farm

This is a part of the 2021 4-H Summer Learning Series. The goal of 4-H Fridays on the Farm is to expose teens ages 12-18 to Maine agriculture and create workforce development skills through a variety of different hands-on, farm visits throughout the state. Teens may join for one week or all four to experience what […]

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Baby goats in coats

A Healthy Goat is a Happy Goat

This is a part of the 2021 4-H Summer Learning Series. In this workshop, we’ll be looking at how to know if your goat is healthy. We’ll learn the normal vital signs of a goat – and how a healthy goat looks. Then we’ll look at ways to maintain health in your animals. We’ll also talk […]

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a close up of a microscope lens

Healthy Diet, Healthy Microbes

This is a part of the 2021 4-H Summer Learning Series. The digestive tracts of humans and animals are filled with microbes – many of them help us digest our food and provide nutrients to keep us healthy. The foods we eat attract different microbes, and a healthy diet can help attract the most helpful microbes. […]

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Two Youth holding goat kids.

Fridays on the Farm

This is a part of the 2021 4-H Summer Learning Series. The goal of 4-H Fridays on the Farm is to expose teens ages 12-18 to Maine agriculture and create workforce development skills through a variety of different hands-on, farm visits throughout the state. Teens may join for one week or all four to experience what […]

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a child's hands holding a seedling

Great Zucchini Challenge

This is a part of the 2021 4-H Summer Learning Series. While lots of folks might grow zucchinis in Maine, have you ever grown one that’s square? Have you ever made zucchini bread? It’s a great solution to “What do I do with that 2 ft. long zucchini.” Plus, we’ll be having a contest where we […]

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Chickens (Golden Comets)

4-H for All: Chicken Edition

This is a part of the 2021 4-H Summer Learning Series. This workshop series will focus on several chicken-related topics and will be taught by several 4-Hers and their parents. There will be a hands-on activity related to chickens, and plenty of opportunities to share, learn, and create friendships with other youth interested in chickens […]

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middle school boy walking in a garden with a goat on a leash

Introduction to 4-H Goats

This is a part of the 2021 4-H Summer Learning Series. Have you ever thought about owning a 4-H goat? Maybe you’d like goats for pets. Perhaps you’d like to raise them for meat. Perhaps you want to grow your own fiber for knitting or weaving. Or maybe you want dairy goats so you can make […]

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Chickens (Golden Comets)

4-H for All: Chicken Edition

This is a part of the 2021 4-H Summer Learning Series. This workshop series will focus on several chicken-related topics and will be taught by several 4-Hers and their parents. There will be a hands-on activity related to chickens, and plenty of opportunities to share, learn, and create friendships with other youth interested in chickens […]

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a child's hands holding a seedling

Great Zucchini Challenge

This is a part of the 2021 4-H Summer Learning Series. While lots of folks might grow zucchinis in Maine, have you ever grown one that’s square? Have you ever made zucchini bread? It’s a great solution to “What do I do with that 2 ft. long zucchini.” Plus, we’ll be having a contest where we […]

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