VOLUNTEER ROLE DESCRIPTION
Purpose: To teach interested 4-H members the fundamentals of judging livestock and help them participate in various judging competitions.
Success Criteria:
Time Required:
Responsibilities:
Development and participation of a county Livestock Judging Team.
Monthly meetings with possibility of more sessions prior to a contest.
To assist in the development of a Livestock Judging Team.
• Recruit possible members
• Encourage younger 4-H members to begin participation
• Instruct members in the basics of judging
• Implement judging procedures with activities in addition to lectures
• To prepare members for competitions
• Keeping members informed of dates and events
• Attend and overseeing youth at competition locations
• Appraise and evaluate team performance
• Risk management plans are developed and implemented
Target Dates: County, regional, state Judging Contests
Resources Available: Support and assistance from parents
Support from Extension staff
4-H printed material
CEV catalog ( www.cevmultimedia.com
) videos
Pennsylvania 4-H Livestock Judging Manual, from Penn State College of
Agricultural Sciences
Beef, Sheep and Swine Selection and Evaluation (4-H 103R) from The Ohio
State University Extension
Training Opportunities: Review of Livestock Judging handbook;
Extension staff will notify Coach of relevant workshops.
Report to: Unit Extension Youth Staff
For Questions, Contact: Unit Extension Youth Staff
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Date: 05/03