Livestock and Dairy 4-H and Youth Programs
Website: ohio4h.org/statewide-programs/animal-sciences
Ms. Bonnie Ayars volunteers to organize a number of activities around the state involving youth in dairy projects and including a program for dairy cattle evaluation and a large contest associated with
the Dairy Expo in the spring. Dr. Benjamin Wenner, Dr. Lyda Garcia, Dr. Braden Campbell, Ms. Elizabeth Duling, and Ms. MacKenzie Dore are involved with various livestock youth activities, including a number of activities at the Ohio State Fair.
Associated Department of Animal Sciences faculty and staff
- Ms. MacKenzie Dore (4-H Program Assistant)
- Ms. Elizabeth (Share) Duling
- Ms. Bonnie Ayars (dairy judging)
- Dr. Lyda Garcia (meat judging)
- Mr. Matthew Chaney (livestock judging)
4-H Horse Team
Website: ohio4h.org/statewide-programs/animal-sciences/horse
The Horse Team provides a wide range of 4-H horse programmatic endeavors, including horse show activities; contests, including groom & clean, horse bowl, photography, public speaking, and presentation contests; hippology clinics; competitive trail rides; skillathons; etc.
Associated Department of Animal Sciences faculty and staff members
4-H Poultry Youth Extension Team
Website: ohio4h.org/statewide-programs/animal-sciences/poultry
The team provides leadership for youth poultry activities at the Ohio State Fair and provides oversight of general poultry youth Extension activities. The team also maintains the 4-H poultry website, conducts 4-H Lunch and Learn sessions, and works with the State Poultry Judging Competitions and the Ohio Avian Bowl Competition.
Associated Department of Animal Sciences faculty and staff members