This document outlines a curriculum for livestock education focused on quality assurance, character education, and promoting a positive image of youth livestock programs. It details eight core concepts covering quality assurance topics like the impact of livestock projects, food safety responsibilities, and proper animal care, as well as character education topics like the six pillars of character, purpose of 4-H/FFA, and decision making. Activities are provided to teach each concept.
18. Understand role and responsibility in the food supply continuum From: NPPC, Youth PQA; 2000
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32. Trustworthiness # Be honest # Don’t deceive, cheat or steal # Be reliable Do what you say you will do # Have the courage to do the right thing # Build a good reputation # Be loyal Stand by your family, friends and country
33. Respect # Treat others with respect Follow the Golden Rule # Be tolerant to differences # Use good manners, not bad language # Be considerate of the feelings of others # Don't threaten, hit or hurt anyone # Deal peacefully with anger, insults and disagreements
34. Responsibility # Do what you are supposed to do # Persevere: Keep trying! # Always do your best # Use self control: be disciplined # Think before you act Consider the consequences # Be accountable for your choices
35. Fairness # Play by the rules # Take turns and share # Be open minded Listen to others # Don't take advantage of others # Don't blame others carelessly
36. Caring # Be kind # Be compassionate and show you care # Express gratitude # Forgive others # Help people in need
37. Citizenship # Do your share to make your school and community better # Cooperate # Stay informed; vote # Be a good neighbor # Obey laws and rules # Respect authority # Protect the environment