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Four ways parents can model good sportsmanship at shows
Published on April 21, 2016
Parents can have a profound impact on their children and other parents by modeling good sportsmanship at shows. -
Biosecurity: What you can do to help stop the spread of disease
Published on February 25, 2016
Biosecurity related to 4-H projects is a matter of high priority. Taking simple precautions will protect animals, members and consumers. -
Poultry enthusiasts are encouraged to sign up for MSU Extension news digest
Published on January 19, 2016
Subscribe to the MSU Extension Poultry digest to ensure you have the most up-to-date information about avian influenza. -
Kids talk you into a pet?
Published on December 30, 2015
4-H can help you with your pets. -
Leslie teen donates his pig to local Marine’s Ingham County 4-H Memorial Fund
Published on December 21, 2015
Ingham County 4-H member Steven Harkness recently helped to save the Troy D. Nealey Memorial Fund by selling his show pig and donating the proceeds towards the scholarship. -
How you can reduce biosecurity risks in 4-H projects: Part 7
Published on October 22, 2015
Biosecurity related to 4-H projects is a matter of high priority! Taking simple precautions will protect animals, members and consumers. -
Reflections of the 2015 Michigan poultry show ban in 4-H youth programs
Published on October 20, 2015
The 2015 Michigan poultry show ban presented many challenges, but 4-H members rose to the occasion. -
Poultry producers reminded to be on alert for avian influenza
Published on October 9, 2015
With fair season over, backyard poultry owners may feel the threat of avian influenza has weakened. To the contrary, poultry producers should remain vigilant this fall, learning about the disease and taking proper precautions to keep their flocks healthy. -
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. -
MSU Extension creates alternatives to live poultry shows for Michigan 4-H’ers
Published on June 1, 2015
Alternatives needed following announcement of cancellation of poultry and related shows as a precautionary measure to protect bird health in Michigan.