Events

  • Apr 21

    Make the Most of Your Market Animal Project Webinar Series

    April 21, 2026 – May 19, 2026

    Designed for youth ages 8-19, this engaging webinar series covers everything you need to succeed at livestock auctions. Topics include marketing and communication to record keeping, goal setting, and understanding break-even points.

  • 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 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 6

    4-H and FFA Meats Judging State Contest 2026

    May 6, 2026 9:00AM – 2:00PM MSU Meat Lab

    The 4-H and FFA Meats Judging State Contest gives youth an opportunity to demonstrate their ability to evaluate carcasses and identify meats.

  • 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 19

    Make the Most of Your Market Animal Project - Pitch to Payment

    May 19, 2026 6:30PM – 7:30PM

    Communication and outreach are important methods to recruit buyers for your market livestock project. Discover how to use social media platforms to promote your market animal project, reach a wider audience, and share your progress.

  • Jun 16

    Michigan Youth Livestock Judging Camp 2026

    June 16, 2026 – June 17, 2026 MSU Campus

    This overnight camp is for youth ages 12-19 (as of January 1) who are interested in sharpening their livestock judging skills.

  • Jun 24

    4-H Exploration Days 2026

    June 24, 2026 – June 26, 2026 Michigan State Unviersty

    4-H Exploration Days is an annual Michigan State University pre-college program that will take place June 24 to 26, 2026, on the MSU campus in East Lansing.

  • Jul 1

    4-H and FFA Livestock Judging State Contest 2026

    July 1, 2026 Farm Bureau Pavilion at Michigan State University

    In the livestock judging contest, participants can demonstrate their livestock evaluation and selection skills, as well as improve their communication and decision-making skills.