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Keinath honored as outstanding 4-H agriculture volunteer

Published on October 11, 2018
Diane Keinath of Saginaw County was among four Michigan Farm Bureau 4-H Excellence in Agriculture Award recipients.
Hutka honored as outstanding 4-H agriculture volunteer

Published on October 11, 2018
Mary Hutka of Oakland County was among four Michigan Farm Bureau 4-H Excellence in Agriculture Award recipients.
Grau and Hammer honored as outstanding 4-H agriculture volunteers

Published on October 11, 2018
Kathy Grau and Mary Hammer of the Washtenaw County 4-H Junior Livestock Committee were among four Michigan Farm Bureau 4-H Excellence in Agriculture Award recipients.
Be aware: Summer months can lead to heat stress

Published on July 17, 2018
Heat stress in pigs can lead to production losses and even death, but can be managed through sound husbandry.
Biosecurity—as easy as 1, 2, 3!

Published on May 17, 2018
Biosecurity related to 4-H projects is a matter of high priority. Taking simple precautions will protect animals, members and consumers.
New Animal Science Anywhere lesson explores animal diets and career options

Published on December 4, 2017
The Feed Critters lesson is designed to help participants creatively compare human food and animal feedstuffs while exploring careers related to animal nutrition.
Budgeting for your animal science project

Published on October 16, 2017
It may be time to start thinking about your upcoming year’s animal science project and how you plan on paying for it. Use this simple plan to help you get a handle on what you can afford.
Protecting pigs and people with proper biosecurity and hygiene

Published on October 1, 2017
Biosecurity and personal hygiene can help protect both pigs and people at county fairs and various events.
Is this the 4-H project for me? – An introduction

Published on September 19, 2017
There are several factors to consider when choosing a 4-H animal science project. This series of articles will outline what a particular species entails.
Selecting and supporting a 4-H animal science project for cloverbuds

Published on September 15, 2017
Choosing the right 4-H project allows cloverbuds to experience and explore 4-H projects in a meaningful way.