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Fencing and Watering Systems for Livestock Webinar
Published on March 15, 2017
Getting started with fencing and watering systems for livestock.
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Basics of Grass Finished Beef
Published on January 11, 2016
Getting started with grass-finished beef.
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Animal Based Enterprises
Published on January 11, 2016
Getting started with animal-based enterprises (U.P. specific).
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Basics of Cow-Calf Production
Published on January 11, 2016
Getting started with beef cow-calf farming.
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Biosecurity: Protection Farm Animals
Published on March 9, 2016
Getting started with biosecurity: protection farm animals.
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Basic of Manure and Mortalities on Small Farms
Published on January 11, 2016
Getting started with manure storage, handling, and mortality management on small farms.
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Basic of Beef Feedlot Management
Published on January 11, 2016
Getting start with beed feedlot management.
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Management over Medication: Tips for Maintaining a Healthy Livestock Herd on Your Small Livestock Farm
Published on February 27, 2024
This presentation will share tips and tricks for sheep, goats, swine, dairy, and beef cattle herds. Some management ideas will be given on keeping animals healthy on the farm and decreasing the use of medication and vet calls to your farm.
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An Introduction to Grazing Management
Published on February 26, 2024
Be introduced to the difference between conventional continuous grazing and managed grazing systems. Learn how to assess pasture conditions and soil health. Plus, see where small changes can make big impacts.
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Apr 26
YQCA Certificate Training 2023
April 26, 2023 6:30PM – 8:00PM Hilliard Building - Conference Room A, 121 E. Maple St., Mason, MI 48854
Registration for the Youth for the Quality Care of Animals Certification Class 2023 is now open. Each class takes place at the Hilliard Building from 6:30pm-8:00pm and costs $3.00. Register online at yqcaprogram.org.
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Feb 22
Bowling Balls, Brushes and Branches: Improving Animal Care by Providing Enrichment Opportunities for Your Animals
February 22, 2024 6:00PM – 7:00PM Virtual Via Zoom
Learn more about enrichment opportunities for livestock - what it is; how it is defined, barriers and motivators; the five different categories, how we measure it and how to know when we are providing enough. Geared for small farms.
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Jul 30
Ingham County 4-H Skillathon and Master Stockman Contest
July 30, 2023 2:00PM – 4:00PM TBD
A skillathon is an event to test knowledge of specific subject matter. The Ingham County 4-H Skillathon will include all animal projects (beef, cat, cavy, dairy, dog, goat, horse, poultry, rabbit, sheep, swine).
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Jul 31
Ingham County 4-H Skillathon and Master Stockman Contest
July 31, 2023 9:00AM – 12:00PM (Monday) to August 4, 2023 (Thursday) TBD
A skillathon is an event to test knowledge of specific subject matter. The Ingham County 4-H Skillathon will include all animal projects (beef, cat, cavy, dairy, dog, goat, horse, poultry, rabbit, sheep, swine).
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Aug 4
Ingham County 4-H Skillathon and Master Stockman Contest
August 4, 2023 9:00AM – 12:00PM Team Challenge only offered – 9:00 a.m. to noon, Large Animal Little International – Awards will be announced TBD
A skillathon is an event to test knowledge of specific subject matter. The Ingham County 4-H Skillathon will include all animal projects (beef, cat, cavy, dairy, dog, goat, horse, poultry, rabbit, sheep, swine).
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Livestock Budget Estimator Swine Contract Grower (Simple)
Published on August 17, 2021
A budget decision tool for swine producers who operate as contract growers.