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MMPA/4-H Milk Marketing Tour 2009
June 17-18
Novi, Michigan
The two-day event is designed to offer students information about Michigan's dairy industry, milk marketing and cooperatives. We invite 4-H members, FFA members and other young people interested in the dairy industry and/or milk marketing that are 15-19 years old to participate in this fun and educational event. Registration is limited to 30 and is due by May 29.
Download entry form pdf
Download Media release pdf
Please complete and return with registration form.
Michigan Junior Beef Show and Beef Showcase
B&B Club Lamb Show
June 12-14, 2009
Spartan Classic Jr Hog Show and Spartan Jackpot Show
June 19-21
MSU Pavilion, East Lansing
The annual Junior Beef, Sheep and Hog Shows and open Beef Showcase Show will be held at the MSU Pavilion June 12-14 and June 19-21. All details and entry information is available by printing this pdf document. On time entries are due May 26, 2009
Michigan 4-H/FFA Livestock Judging Contest
July 14, 2009
IMSU Pavilion, East Lansing
The annual contest begins at 8:00 a.m. with registration and instructions. This contest offers participants an opportunity to enhance their livestock evaluation and selection skills, as well as improve their communication and decision making skills. Registration deadline is July 3, 2009.
Michigan Dairy Expo and 4-H Dairy Days
July 20-24, 2009
MSU Pavilion, East Lansing
The 13th Annual Michigan Dairy Expo and 4-H Dairy Days will be held July 20-24, 2009. The mission of this event is to encourage and promote youth involvement in dairy activities. In addition to the youth and open breed shows, youth participants will have an opportunity to get involved in dairy judging, quiz bowl and management contests. Registration deadline is June 20, 2009.
Download Dairy Days information
Download County Summary sheet
Michigan Livestock Expo
July, 2009
Ingham County Fairgrounds
The Michigan Livestock Expo is a multi-species livestock event including beef, sheep, swine, and goats, designed to enhance the livestock industry, educate youth and showcase Michigan's agriculture industry. The dairy industry will also be holding the Michigan Dairy Expo simultaneously at the MSU Pavilion. Champions in each species will be sold at a special evening industry celebration. A brief informational sheet is available here as a pdf. For complete details check the following web site.
State 4-H Horse Show
August 7-9, 2009
MSU Pavilion, East Lansing
The annual State 4-H Horse Show will be at the MSU Pavilion on August 7-9, 2009. The entry deadline for eligible participants is July 14, 2009. All entries must be submitted to the Equine Youth Specialist from the County office, entries will not be accepted from individuals.
Download Delegate information
Download County Summary sheet
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National 4-H Dairy Conference
September 27-30, 2009
Madison, WI
The 2009 National Dairy Conference will be held in Madison, WI. This year's conference will include visits to ABS Global, Hoard's Dairyman, Nasco, Dairy Shrine Museum and the World Dairy Expo. There will be workshops about herd mating strategies, dairy food evaluation, AI, and much more. The cost for each delegate is $375.00 and registration is due Tuesday, July 22, 2009. All details including elbibility requirements are available in the attached pdf.