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Michigan 4-H Foundation offers local 4-H programs mini-grants up to $1,000

Published on April 1, 2024
Grant and award opportunities of up to $1,000 are available from the Michigan 4-H Foundation to support local 4-H clubs and county programs for the 2024-2025 program year.
Two 4-H animal science events made their return in 2024

Published on March 28, 2024
4-H Animal Science Career Quest returned after a year off and the 4-H Spring Livestock Workshop returned for the first time since before the COVID-19 pandemic in a new format.
The science behind animal handling

Published on March 28, 2024
Understanding the science behind animal behavior can guide our approach to animal handling and help to create a positive experience for animals and humans alike.
Setting goals for your market livestock project

Published on March 25, 2024
Setting goals is an important part of your market livestock project. Determining what you want to accomplish is the first step. A link to examples of simple and complex livestock project goals is provided.
Michigan 4-H State Award Spotlight: Justin Yarger

Published on March 12, 2024
Justin Yarger has been recognized as an outstanding 4-H member in the Michigan 4-H State Awards Program.
MSU Pre-College Program Scholarships awarded to 4-H aspiring Spartans

Published on March 11, 2024
Fifty-two percent of the 2023 Pre-College Program Scholarships offered by MSU Admissions were awarded to top-notch 4-H youth who want to become Spartans.
Michigan 4-H launches improved 4-H SPARK Survey

Published on February 29, 2024
The Michigan 4-H SPARK Survey was developed by 4-H staff to connect youth with 4-H programming. It is an assessment to help youth gauge their interests by answering a few questions and referring them to programs of interest.
Dairy Spotlight: Kendra Van Order

Published on February 13, 2024
Spotlight on Kendra Van Order, 4-H dairy science MSU Extension educator.
Target weights and ideal ages for 4-H market livestock projects

Published on December 14, 2023
How old should your livestock project animal be when the fair comes around? How much should it weigh? Answering these questions can help to inform the selection of your project animals this spring.
Livestock checkoff programs: what 4-H members need to know

Published on December 11, 2023
As we approach a new fair season, it is important to understand how beef, lamb and pork checkoffs apply to your 4-H projects.