Youth in the Meat Goat project explore the species at many levels, from beginners to advanced and beyond.

• Just Browsing, Level 1—Youth plan a program, complete project records, develop a management calendar, complete a meat quality assurance program, participate in a quiz bowl, skillathon and tour, give a presentation and explore goat-related careers.
• Get Growing With Meat Goats, Level 2—Youth actively explore goat diseases, identify poisonous plants, determine body condition, learn about goat reproduction and kidding, and learn proper animal husbandry.
• Meating the Future, Level 3—Discover how to control parasites, practice bio-security, conduct judging clinic, judge goats, give oral reasons, select sires, balance ration, compare forage samples, practice sound ethics, and prevent diseases.
• Meat Goat Helper’s Guide—Guide is packed with activities that involve the entire group. Youth will enjoy planning a program, completing project records, developing management calendar, completing meat quality assurance program and participating in quizzes.

Audience: Grades 3-12