Gold Rush: Exploring an Alternative 4-H Livestock Experience

Authors

Andrew M. Lazur, University of Maryland Center for Environmental ScienceFollow
Deborah B. Pouder, University of Florida Tropical Aquaculture LaboratoryFollow
Monica L. Brinkley, University of Florda Cooperative Extension ServiceFollow
Elaine Shook, University of Florida Cooperative Extension ServiceFollow

Volume

44

Issue

3

Abstract

Gold Rush, a new 4-H program involving rearing and showing goldfish, was conducted as an alternative to traditional, large animal livestock programs. A field day at the beginning of the project provided learning stations on the care and maintenance of goldfish and aquariums. Children reared goldfish for 6 months prior to showing their favorite fish at the district 4-H event. Learned skills were judged by the condition of the fish, written test result, project record book, and interview with the participant. Seventy percent of participants who showed fish wanted to continue or advance in the program.

Recommended Citation

Lazur, A. M., Pouder, D. B., Brinkley, M. L., & Shook, E. (2006). Gold Rush: Exploring an Alternative 4-H Livestock Experience. The Journal of Extension, 44(3), Article 22. https://tigerprints.clemson.edu/joe/vol44/iss3/22