COUNTYWIDE LIVESTOCK ASSOCIATION

Purpose of the Livestock Association:

• Members enrolled in beef, sheep, or swine projects may choose to also join the Livestock Association
• The group meets regularly to conduct educational programs
• Youth have the opportunity to show their animals at the County Fair or at other events
• Members can become Youth Representatives of the Livestock Association
• The Livestock Association plans and conducts the 4-H Livestock Sale at the County Fair

Grades: 3-13

Cost: Varies

Equipment Needed: Depends on the level of involvement.  Youth do not need to have access to an animal to participate.

Project Add Deadline: January 1st

Livestock General Meetings (meeting schedule subject to change)
Location: Ozaukee County Fairgrounds Pavilion, W67N866 Washington Ave, Cedarburg, WI 53012; Pavilion North & South
2025-2026 Dates: 7:00-9:00pm on the following dates

• September 15, 2025
• November 17, 2025
• January 19, 2026
• March 16, 2026
• May 18, 2026
• June 15, 2026
• June or July TBA – Area Animal Science Day
• July 27, 2026 – Work Night

Livestock Board Meetings
Location: Northside of the Ozaukee County Fairgrounds Pavilion
Dates:

• 2025-2026 TBA.

Ozaukee County Livestock Project Resources:

Livestock Handbook 2025-2026 coming soon
PEDv Factsheet
How to register for YQCA and retrieve certificate
Youth Rep Application (.pdf)

For more information, please contact:

Livestock Association Secretary at oz.4h.livestock@gmail.com

Beef Project: Steve Rathke at 262-391-7476 or jrathke65@hotmail.com

Sheep Project and Meat Goat: Josh Riemer (pending)

Swine Project: James Hoerchner (pending)