Florida 4-H Poultry Record Book
The Florida 4-H Poultry Project Record Book is designed as a tool for Florida 4-H members to keep records for their dual-purpose or show flocks. The purpose of the 4-H poultry project is to achieve the following: • To acquire an understanding of poultry production by preparing for, purchas...
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| Language: | English |
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The University of Florida George A. Smathers Libraries
2019-10-01
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| Online Access: | https://journals.flvc.org/edis/article/view/115766 |
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| Summary: | The Florida 4-H Poultry Project Record Book is designed as a tool for Florida 4-H members to keep records for their dual-purpose or show flocks.
The purpose of the 4-H poultry project is to achieve the following:
• To acquire an understanding of poultry production by preparing for, purchasing, breeding, caring for, and keeping records on one or more chickens or other poultry species as a part of a 4-H project.
• To be able to identify the types and breeds of poultry and employ efficient methods of production and marketing.
• To understand the business aspects and economics of purchasing poultry animals, feed, facilities, and equipment for a poultry project.
• To develop life skills and workforce preparedness skills such as responsibility, integrity, sportsmanship, development of a strong work ethic, and cooperation.
• To develop leadership abilities, build character, and become responsible citizens.
• Apply science, engineering, and technology skills to their projects,
• Develop science literacy.
• Pursue education and careers related to science.
Written by Chris Decubellis, dairy/animal sciences, 4-H state specialized agent, Florida 4-H Youth Development Program; UF/IFAS Extension, Gainesville, FL 32611. The original version of this record book was written by L. W. Kalch in 1979.
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| ISSN: | 2576-0009 |