University of Florida

Animal Sciences Youth Programs

Welcome to the home for youth programs at the University of Florida's Department of Animal Sciences! On these pages, you can find details about upcoming events, results of past events, and plenty of helpful resources.

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State 4-H Poultry Judging Contest
Florida 4-H - 1 Senior team and multiple Intermediate teams
Registration due by May 24
UFAnimal Sciences, Gainesville, FL
4-H Horsemanship School
Youth apply individually
20 participants selected randomly
Applications accepted May 1 - May 10
UF HTU & Campus, Gainesville, FL
State 4-H Horse Events/Hippology
Events include Hippology, Horse Quiz Bowl, Individual & Team Demonstrations, and Horse Public Speaking.
Eligibility rules vary by event; see websites.
Online entry due June 10.
UF Straughn Center & Animal Sciences, Gainesville, FL
Hog & Ham Harvesting Week
Registered participants only
UF Meats Processing Center,
Gainesville, FL
State 4-H Horse Show
Youth must have qualified at Area Shows
Online entry due June 10.
Florida State Fairgrounds,
Tampa, FL

Contact your local 4-H Agent to enter or ask about county participation requirements.

Florida 4-H
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Recent Results
Website Notes
Relevant Topics
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    Includes summary of Spring outbreak and links to sources of educational information. For the most current EHV-1 info in Florida, go straight here,
  • Florida Helmet Law
    How does the State of Florida helmet law affect the 4-H Program?
  • H1N1 Flu Info
    Current facts & information for Swine owners, Fair Boards, and public in general.

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