The meat goat project is designed for members who want to learn about meat goats, health care, grooming, production, reproduction, management, showmanship, marketing and careers. Youth wishing to enroll in Market Goat or Breeding Goat must also be enrolled in Level 1, 2, or 3.

Meat Goat, Level 1

Enroll in Market and/or Breeding in ZSuite.

Youth will learn about goat breeds and selection, feeding and management, goat health, goat body parts, record keeping, meat goat and dairy conformation, show preparations and sportsmanship.

Complete a minimum of seven activities and three learning experiences each year to complete this project. It may take three years to complete this level.

Meat Goat, Level 2

Enroll in Market and/or Breeding in ZSuite.

In this level, youth will actively explore goat diseases, identify poisonous plants, determine body condition, discover goat predators and learn about selecting and showing meat goats. Members will also learn about goat reproduction and kidding, as well as proper animal husbandry.

Complete a minimum of seven activities and three learning experiences each year to complete this project. It may take three years to complete this level.

Meat Goat, Level 3

Enroll in Market and/or Breeding in ZSuite.

In this level, youth will discover how to select breeding sires, balance a ration, prevent diseases, control internal and external parasites, practice biosecurity, practice sound ethics, conduct a meat goat judging clinic, judge goats, give oral reasons and explore meat goat products.

Complete a minimum of seven activities and three learning experiences each year to complete this project. It may take three years to complete this level.