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KIT CARSON COUNTY 4-H

Kit Carson County 4-H serves residents of Kit Carson County, Colorado. The program has over 190 youth members and 80 adult volunteers working to meet the 4-H motto, “Making the Best Better“.

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Announcements

2022-23 KCC 4-H Council Officer Application

If you are interested in serving as a KCC 4-H Council Officer, fill out the application and return in person or via email by Friday September 9th.

Application in Word or PDF

KCC 4-H Leaders Meeting

The meeting was held on August 9th, 2022. Here is the PowerPoint presentation.

Club Chartering documents can be found on the Colorado 4-H Club and Group Resource Page.

KCC Fair Livestock Contest Results

Here are the results for the various livestock contests at the 2022 KCC Fair:

Sheep Rate of Gain      Beef Rate of Gain      Beef Carcass     Beef Feeding Contest

4-H Online Volunteer Training

The Colorado 4-H has introduced new online training modules. All new 4-H Volunteers must complete this online training. It is highly encouraged that all current volunteers also complete the online training. Here is the link to the instructions for completing the online training: Colorado 4-H Volunteer Training

Importance of 4-H Record Keeping

Do you understand why we keep records in 4-H, especially for livestock, horse and other animals? Here is a great resource to help explain 4-H record keeping:

Importance of Keeping Good 4-H Records

KCC 4-H Policies

Kit Carson County 4-H follows the policies of the Colorado 4-H and also has policies specific to Kit Carson County 4-H. Here is a list of those specific policies:

KCC 4-H Activity Registration Policy

KCC 4-H MQA Requirements 

If you have a livestock project and have never completed the MQA program, please click on the link below. It contains a slide show of information for you to review and at the end is a link to the test to complete your MQA training. 

KCC 4-H Council

         

Next County Council Meeting       

Approved Meeting Minutes          

Recent Meeting Agenda                 

Recent Meeting Minutes               

 

Livestock

 

Youth Livestock Blog

The Blue Ribbon Youth Livestock Blog gives tips, advice and suggestions to 4-H members regarding livestock projects. Content comes from area 4-H agents and guest contributors. The link can be found on the left column of GPA web pages or go directly to:

The Blue Ribbon – Youth Livestock Projects 

Horse

KCC Fair Score Sheets

Trail     Western Riding     Reining     Ranch Trail     Ranch Riding     Ranch Sorting

4-H Horse Project Forms

     KCC 4-H Horse Project ID Form Due May 1st *UPDATED FORM*

     KCC 4-H Horse Project Lease Affidavit Due May 1st

     Sample Leases: Simple or Detailed 

     How To ID Horses on 4hOnline

4-H Level Testing

All Levels Riding Test Score Sheets and Written Test Study Guides are available HERE on the 4-H Horse page.

Horse Levels Rater Training

All Horse Level Rater Training registrations will be through 4H Online. Flyers will be added when received.

Horse Shows, Clinics and Contest

Ranch Sorting Basic Guide

Shooting Sports

Family Consumer Sciences