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Event · part of 6(A). Option A, Beef Cattle

6(A)(1). Visit a beef operation, or research one

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Feeding market cattle, a cow/calf operation, or purebred breeding stock. Talk to the operator about handling, feeding, weighing and shipping. A video or internet research with permission if you cannot visit.

Note. Every visiting requirement on this badge has the same escape: if you cannot visit, use a video from an industry association or research the internet with your parent or guardian's permission. No option here is closed to you for want of a nearby farm.

Where this step comes from

  1. Animal Science Merit Badge Requirements (Merit Badge Hub, last modified 2025-12-29), Requirement 6(A)(1) · States the fallback in its own words: a video from a breed association, or internet research with the parent or guardian's permission.

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