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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. -
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. -
Specht named 2023 Michigan 4-H Animal Science Adult Sportsperson of the Year
Published on November 20, 2023
Saginaw County 4-H leader Jenny Specht wins prestigious sportsmanship award for her leadership in 4-H animal science projects. -
Schultz named 2023 Michigan 4-H Animal Science Youth Sportsperson of the Year
Published on November 20, 2023
Tuscola County 4-H member Eve Schultz wins prestigious sportsmanship award for her involvement in 4-H animal science projects. -
Michigan 4-H performed well at 2023 national 4-H dairy contests
Published on November 16, 2023
Michigan 4-H members competed at five contests during three events around the country.