MSU Extension 4-H

Events

• Apr 28

  Make the Most of Your Market Animal Project Webinar -Talk the Talk

  April 28, 2026 6:30PM – 7:30PM

  Effective communication is key to successfully selling livestock. This session covers tools and techniques to connect with buyers, convey product value, and empower youth with practical tips for impactful auctions and markets.

• May 2

  Spring 2026 4-H Shooting Sports Instructor Workshop for Adults and Teens

  May 2, 2026 – May 3, 2026 Registration occurs Saturday, May 2nd from 8am to 9pm with classes beginning promptly at 9am. Classes conclude at 6pm on Saturday, May 2nd. Classes resume Sunday, May 3rd at 9am and conclude at 4pm. John A. Halter Shooting Sports Center, 4390 Bankers Road, Hillsdale, MI 49242

  Join us for 2 days of classes focused on everything you need to know to teach Shooting Sports fundamentals as part of a 4-H Youth Development Program.

• May 3

  4-H Youth Foraging Workshop

  May 3, 2026 1:00PM – 3:00PM Publiski Farms 6197 Shepherd Rd. Adrian, MI 49221

  Youth ages 8-19 will learn how to forage for edible plants. Parents are encouraged to participate.

• May 4

  Michigan 4-H Volunteer Webinar: Supporting Youth Entrepreneurs: Your Role in 4-H Animal Projects

  May 4, 2026 12:00PM – 1:00PM Zoom

  Webinars that provide Michigan 4-H volunteers with a variety of learning opportunities to help them grow as a volunteer and support the Michigan 4-Her's. This session is: Supporting Youth Entrepreneurs: Your Role in 4-H Animal Projects.

• May 5

  Make the Most of Your Market Animal Project - Market Mastery

  May 5, 2026 6:30PM – 7:30PM

  Delve into the 5 P’s of marketing and explore innovative strategies to elevate your outreach. Youth will learn practical tools and techniques to promote their projects successfully, enhance their sales, and build valuable connections in their industry.

• May 7

  2026 World Food Prize Michigan Youth Institute

  May 7, 2026 7:30AM – 2:00PM 642 Red Cedar Rd, East Lansing, MI 48824

  The World Food Prize Michigan Youth Institute is a one-day event where students in grades 7-12 present research and recommendations on how to address critical global challenges.

• May 12

  Make the Most of Your Market Animal Project -Records to Riches

  May 12, 2026 6:30PM – 7:30PM

  Learn how to keep track of what you spend and earn so you can make smart choices for your Market Livestock Project. This session equips youth with practical tools to track expenses, set goals, and ensure their projects are profitable and rewarding.

• May 13

  Online Guiding Principles for Highly Successful Parenting Webinar Series - May 2026

  May 13, 2026 – June 10, 2026 11:30am-1:00pm ET online

  Guiding Principles is a FREE online course for parents of toddlers to teens to learn strategies for helping children, parents and families be successful.

• May 14

  Online Parent Talk System Webinar Series - May-June 2026

  May 14, 2026 – June 18, 2026 11:30am-1:00pm ET Online

  The Parent Talk System is a course for caregivers of toddlers to teens to improve communication and provide strategies for raising confident, caring, responsible children. Offered at no cost.