4-H Clover Kids Participate in Clover Kids Goat Show

Washington County Clover Kid second-graders had their time in the show ring Monday, July 18, at the 4-H Goat Show. Washington County 4-H Clover Kids had the opportunity to learn more about the goat project through a special mentoring program which then gives them their very own County Fair Goat Class.

Interested second-grade Clover Kids were paired with older 4-H goat project members. The Clover Kids and mentors met two to three times prior to the Washington County Fair. These meetings allowed the 4-H mentor to teach the Clover Kid about goats and how to show. Many of the Clover Kids learned about feeding and showmanship. Some even helped with clipping goats for the fair!

During the Washington County Fair goat show, the Clover Kids had the opportunity to show one of their mentor?s goats. The partnership of the Clover Kids and the 4-H mentors has resulted in a renewed excitement of the goat project, new friendships, and a wealth of learning.

Clover Kids participants included: Dakota Dodd, Tessa Fishback, Garrett Greiner, Brena Hazelett, Paige Malichky, Blake Sheetz, Audrey Smith, Oaklee Sobaski, and Allie Wulf. 4-H mentors included: Hannah Van Roekel, Spencer Arnold, Sydney Black, Bailei Gerot, Haley Sweeting, Gracie Greiner, and Eli Van Roekel.

4-H Clover Kids are youth in grades kindergarten through third grade. For more information about Clover Kids and 4-H, please contact the Washington County Extension Office, 319/653-4811, or check the Web at www.extension.iastate.edu/washington.