4H Projects

4H is a youth development organization for kids, ages 5 to 19 years old. They learn life skills, meet friends, experience leadership, and community involvement. Kids complete hands-on projects with guidance from adult mentors in areas like health, science, agriculture, and citizenship, in a positive environment and become the next generation of leaders. 4‑H is a community of public universities across the nation that provides experiences where young people learn by doing. For more than 100 years, 4‑H has given kids a voice to express who they are and how they make their lives and communities better. Getting started with a goat 4H project can be overwhelming. Let us help you start your 4H journey with all the resources and tools here at packgoats.com.

What is a Goat 4H Project?

There are four different goat projects within the 4H program, dairy, meat, pygmy and pack goat (sometimes called utility or working goat depending on your county or program). It is a project where you train a goat and learn to work together. You will develop life skills of decision-making capabilities, public speaking skills, integrity, and sportsmanship. As well as learn proper care, health management, and responsibilities of animal ownership. You will keep a record book to help set goals, see progress, learn skills, track costs, and community involvement. No matter what goat project you choose, you will need supplies and gear to prepare for the shows. Here at packgoats.com, we know the importance of goat ownership, raising, training, and gear. We have the resources and tools to help you have a successful project.

How to Enroll in a Goat 4H Project

It is easy to become a member of 4H. To get enrolled in a 4H Goat project First find your local 4H, Second, sign up on 4Honline.com, after you decide on the project and club that is right for you. Contact your local 4H extension office to make sure the pack goat project is offered, for sign-up deadlines, and fees.

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Decide your project.

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Find a club, contact your local county extension office near you.

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Enroll online.

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Get started, get involved, and have fun.

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Pack Goat Kit 1 includes kid trainer pack, medium goat collar and leash.

The kid trainer pack saddle is an ideal saddle for 4H showing. It is the easiest saddle and pannier loading system with an approximate 35 lb load limit packing. Perfect for any size, including pygmy goat. This saddle is used for day packing, picnicking, bird hunting, low-distance overnight packing, and for training.

Pack Goat Kit 2 includes adult soft saddle, medium goat collar and leash.

The adult soft saddle is an ideal saddle for 4H showing.  Great for day packing, picnicking, bird hunting, low distance overnight packing, training.  Also has a 35 lb load limit packing.

Courses

Courses will provide you with the best information in video form, text form, or both. Our goal is to create the most user friendly experience that allows you to make the most informed decisions. Our goal is to facilitate easy, affordable access to the most important topics in goat care and packing. We aim to provide courses for every goat owner on all topics of goat ownership for every aspect of your goat’s life.

Information Products

Information Products will give you step by step instructions for DIY builds for all your goats’ needs. Find clear, concise, and easy to follow directions for the ideal structure for your goats. Get plans for feeders, stanchions, shelters, pasture layout, play structures, and more!
Many of our courses can be paired with product kits like our Raising a Baby Goat Kit. Pairing kits and courses make the most convenient and comprehensive care solution for any goat owner.