4-H Sheep Club

About Us

Empowering Youth, Cultivating Leadership: The Lawrence County 4-H Sheep Club is dedicated to fostering the personal and educational growth of our members through hands-on experiences in sheep husbandry, leadership development, and community engagement. Our mission is to instill a passion for responsible animal care, promote teamwork, and inspire a lifelong commitment to learning and leadership.

By providing a supportive and inclusive environment, we aim to equip our youth with the skills and values necessary to become confident, responsible citizens who positively impact their communities. Together, we strive to build a future where the Lawrence County 4-H Sheep Club is synonymous with excellence, integrity, and a legacy of empowered leaders.

Deadlines

April 30 @5pm- Animal Tagging/ID Day at the Fairgrounds

May 11 starting that morning: schedule TBA- Animal Tagging/ID Day at the fairgrounds

May 15- Animal Identification on 4HOnline

May 19-June 17- FairEntry Opens

4-H Club Leaders

Mark Baker

812-797-2263

bakermark0266@comcast.net

Amanda Minton

618-335-9074

mrsaminton@gmail.com

Committee Members

Kim Baker
Stacey Brown
Jeremy Skillman
Chance Humphrey
Loretta Terrell
Aaron Crouch
Brooke Horner-Hayes

Meeting Location, Dates, & Times

* All meetings will be held at the Lawrence County 4-H Fairgrounds, Community Building at 7pm, unless stated otherwise.

Date	Topic of Discussion
29 January	Body Parts & Breeds
19 February	Nutrition Considerations-Zack Stevens Family Farm Supply
18 March	Sheep Management and Care Basics- Danielle & Aaron Walker, Walker Family Hair Sheep
14 April	Indiana Quality Livestock Care Training-3pm @Community Building
20 May	Reproduction Technologies- Ashten Kemme, Hoosier Embryo @the Show Arena on the Fairgrounds
17 June	Showmanship tips- 4-H Youth & Sheep Committee
TBD July	Barn Clean-Up and Fair Details (At the Sheep Barn)

*Committee will meet at 6:30pm prior to each club meeting.