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4-H husbandry and
entrepreneurship

call There is a growing group of young entrepreneurs who are
developing their business skills through 4-H. Each year, children
Dee throughout the Terrace area, take on a project that combines the
a elements of risk, efficiency and marketing, complemented with

4 animal appreciation and husbandry.

Rabbits, sheep, cattle, and horses provide educational and business
skill development that is the foundation for skills needed throughout
life. Record keeping, speech making, and judging are major
business elements that complement the skills learned in husbandry.

Although the public only sees the finished product, these long-
term projects have many hours of work in the grooming, handling,
and feeding of the animal. It is a dedicated commitment that
exceeds what most people have with their pets.

For example, with the market lamb project, the children must
learn how to lead the lamb using hand signals only, as lead ropes
ate not allowed. The lambs are sheared twice to improve their
fleece and appearance. They must be fed to reach an optimum
market weight. ‘

The public is encouraged to come to the 4-H barns during the
Skeena Valley Fall Fair this weekend (Sept. 1 & 2). The 4-H
youngsters will be delighted to answer any of your questions about

their projects. The sheep judging will take place at 11 a.m. on
= Saturday, followed by the beef judging at 3 p.m. The auction will
a, be at 1:30 on Sunday. Adult experts judge the handling, grooming
= and the physical condition of each animal before they are then
auctioned to the public. All purchasers are issued a tax donation

receipt for the total purchase price of the animal. Butcher fees are skeena valley fal |
paid by the 4-H member, while cutting and wrapping fees are the

expense of the purchaser. Come out and support these farmers of
the future! .

HEAVY EQUIPMENT DISPLAY
AND DEMONSTRATION at the
_ Thornhill Community grounds as
Getting ready for the Fall Fair? | part of the Fall Fair festivities,
Building a new home? creo |__| including loggers sports,
Planning on nestling in for the winter? | Shriners clowns, heavy horse pull,
Don’t forget to have your home pre-wired | 4-H achievements, horse show,

with an "alarm system special" from . and Fair auction.
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| Fe a Come out and support your
Be a winner for | 20th annual
SKEENA VALLEY FALL FAIR!

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