By Blake Jackson
The Laurel County 4-H Livestock Club is offering youth an opportunity to gain practical, hands-on experience with livestock while building valuable life skills. The club focuses on teaching members how to properly care for and show animals such as cattle, sheep, goats, and swine in a supportive and educational environment.
Through regular meetings and project work, participants learn essential topics including animal health, nutrition, daily care routines, and basic showmanship techniques.
Beyond livestock knowledge, the program emphasizes personal growth. Youth are encouraged to develop responsibility, leadership, and confidence as they manage their projects and work toward individual goals.
Club activities may also prepare members for local fairs, exhibitions, and competitions, allowing them to apply what they have learned in real-world settings.
The club will meet on Tuesday, February 17, 2026, from 5:00 to 6:00 p.m. at the Laurel County Extension Office, located at 200 County Extension Road in London, Kentucky.
For more information or to get involved, interested families can contact Elizabeth Easley at 606-864-4167 or by email at elizabeth.easley@uky.edu.
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Categories: Kentucky, Education, Livestock, Beef Cattle, Dairy Cattle