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Michigan 4-H Foundation grants available to local 4-H clubs and county programs

Published on April 6, 2016
The Michigan 4-H Foundation has announced grant and award opportunities of up to $1,000 to support local 4-H clubs and county programs. 4-H volunteer leaders, members and staff members may apply for these funds.
Improving halter judging with form to function

Published on December 14, 2015
When it comes to judging a class of halter horses, sometimes it’s best to return to the basics.
Michigan 4-H dairy judging team takes top honors at international judging contest

Published on November 11, 2015
Four Michigan youth took team and individual top honors in Louisville, Kentucky at the North American International Livestock Exposition Invitational Dairy Judging Contest.
4-H meat judging: What’s it all about?

Published on November 4, 2015
Meat judging helps youth develop important life skills and by participating in the project, contestants show their ability to evaluate carcasses and identify meats.
MSU Extension urges backyard poultry owners to keep their flocks safe

Published on June 9, 2015
Proper handling and good sanitary practices will protect birds from avian influenza and other diseases.
Becoming a horse judge: Part 1

Published on October 31, 2014
Judging horse shows requires much more than just experience showing horses.
Animal judging – Livestock

Published on October 28, 2014
This series of articles will introduce animal judging – what it is, the life skills it helps youth to develop, where it can take youth and why everyone should try it!
Animal judging – Dairy

Published on October 15, 2014
This series of articles will introduce animal judging – what it is, the life skills it helps youth to develop, where it can take youth and why everyone should try it!
Animal judging – Horses

Published on September 19, 2014
This series of articles will introduce animal judging – what it is, the life skills it helps youth to develop, where it can take youth and why everyone should try it!
Animal judging – animal welfare and assessment

Published on September 16, 2014
This series of articles will introduce animal judging – what it is, the life skills it helps youth to develop, where it can take youth and why everyone should try it!