UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. – Does raising animals, learning about healthy livestock management, or understanding how the perfect steak is made sound exciting? Penn State Extension invites youth ages 8-18 to dive into agriculture at its "Youth Dairy and Livestock Day," a series of engaging workshops happening this June across Pennsylvania.
Locations and Dates:
- Huntingdon County: June 7th, Huntingdon County Fairgrounds
- York County: June 18th, York 4-H Center
- Crawford County: June 25th, Crawford County Fairgrounds
Get Hands-On with Experts
This isn't your average classroom! Budding farmers will learn directly from experts in a variety of exciting areas:
- Forage Fanatics: Master identifying forages and their role in animal nutrition.
- Meat Masters: Understand quality meat grading and the secrets of the perfect cut.
- Soil Savants: Discover how healthy soil promotes healthy herds.
- Mammary Masters: Explore animal anatomy with in-depth dissections.
Fun, Food, and Teamwork
Every workshop includes a delicious lunch and an afternoon activity where youth will put their new knowledge to the test in a team-building challenge.
The Best Part? It's FREE!
Penn State Extension offers this experience completely free of charge. Just make sure to register in advance—the deadline is two days before each event.
Sign up and learn more on the Penn State Extension website: https://extension.psu.edu/youth-dairy-and-livestock-day
