WHY SHOULD I BUY WHY SHOULD I BUY 4-H BEEF? 4-H BEEF?

Our 4-H District guides our members to select quality livestock and maintain consistent nutrition, health and daily care. There is a need to start with a good animal and maximize its potential so that you are left with quality Albertan beef to consume.

The 4-H program and its many supporters have helped send thousands of our youth away to universities, colleges, and trade schools. They have returned to become our business leaders, agronomists, teachers, caregivers, farmers, mechanics, welders, and the list goes on. One thing is for sure when you purchase a 4-H steer, you are not just investing in a child’s future, but also in the future of this district.

Members strive to finish their market steer to weigh an average of 1400 lbs. Ideally an average yield of 62% or more is desired. This results in approximately 600 lbs. of take-home beef. If you were to buy this beef from the grocery store, it would cost $5,542.00.

You can save $592.00 by purchasing a 4-H steer instead of buying it at a grocery store. Best of all you know that it is home grown and you are supporting local youth.