Project Objectives

The objectives of the SC Meat Goat Project are to learn the basic principles of animal science by owning and caring for a project goat. Youth have the opportunity to learn and demonstrate knowledge of feeding ad management practices, identify types and grades of animals, learn about marketing methods, will identify quality in wholesale and retail cuts of animal products, and understand their relationship to management practices. By participating in this project, youth will develop integrity, sportsmanship, decision-making capability, and public speaking skills through participation in demonstrations, tours, judging, and exhibits. Youth will learn the value of scientific research and its influence on animals and the meat industry and demonstrate budgeting and record-keeping skills when they return to the Project Record Book.
 
Starting in 2022, the SC Meat Project offers two ways for youth to participate in the project.

1. Traditional Meat Goat Project

The traditional meat goat project requires youth to purchase a meat goat wether (castrated male) to raise and show throughout the project. In addition to showing a wether, youth can also show does (female). For more information, please review the Project Guide and Traditional Meat Goat Project Application.

2. Goatless Goat Project

The Goatless Goat Project does not require youth to own a show goat or any goat at all. Youth can participate in educational clinics, compete in education contests, complete a record book, and win amazing prizes.