4-H & Youth Activities
WelcomeWe are committed to bringing agricultural information to the youth of Oklahoma. Whether you are just starting a livestock project or you are looking for dynamic speech material you can find it all right here! We host and coordinate a wide variety of events for youth, including livestock judging, equine, meat, and dairy cattle! Some of the youth programs we are involved in include the OSU Livestock Judging Camps, Big 3 Field Days, Oklahoma Pork Youth Leadership Camp, and Oklahoma Youth Expo. We also coordinate livestock judging contests for over 3,000 students a year at Oklahoma State University, the Tulsa State Fair, and the State Fair of Oklahoma. In coordinating the judging contests, we have revolutionized scoring systems through the integration of Scantron technologies. ![]() |
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Livestock Judging Youth Events
OSU Livestock Judging Camp Both sessions are currently full. Please contact Rusty Gosz to be placed on the waiting list or if you have any questions. The packet for 2018 is now available! Session I: June 11-13, 2018 (SESSION 1 IS FULL) OSU Big 3 Field Days 2018 Big 3 Field Days will be held July 17 - 18, 2018. Oklahoma Youth Expo Each year, Oklahoma State University faculty and staff plans a day of games, giveaways, and fun for the whole family to enjoy in an event called OSU Day at OYE. This year it will be on March 14th, 2018, from 10a.m. to 2p.m. at Barn 3 Sales Pavilion. OSU Cimarron Classic |
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Meat Youth Events
Oklahoma Pork Youth Expo Youth who have completed the 10th, 11th, or 12th grade but not yet started college are eligible to apply. Interested candidates must complete the application and provide letters of reference. Click here to learn more about the camp. State 4-H & FFA (CDE) Meat Judging Contest The state meat judging contests are held annually for 4-H and FFA students from around the state. The contests consist of placing classes, questions or reasons, grading and retail-ID. The winning teams represent Oklahoma at their respective national contests. The next contest will be on April 28th, 2018 Midwest Invitational Meat Judging Contest The Sr. 4-H division (14 and over as of Jan. 1) will include 30 ID, six classes and three sets of reasons. The FFA contest will include six classes, 30 retail ID, two sets of questions, and six head of carcasses for yield and quality grading. The Jr. division will consist of 30 ID (specie and retail cut only), six classes and 3 sets of questions. Additional classes and cuts will be available if product is available. The next contest will be held April 14th, 2018. Click here for more information. |
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Equine Youth Events
State 4-H Horse Show State 4-H and FFA Horse Judging Contest Horse Communication Contest Horse Science Academy |
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Dairy Judging Youth Events
State FFA CDE Dairy Judging Contest Summer Dairy Field Day |
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Contact Information
We invite you to learn more about our department and the many opportunities available to you. If you have any questions, feel free to contact me.
Rusty Gosz Youth Livestock Specialist 201F Animal Science 405.744.9289 |
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