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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. -
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 Foundation supports statewide 4-H programs with learning experience sponsorships
Published on November 7, 2023
For the 2023-24 program year, the Michigan 4-H Foundation funded $104,000 in sponsorships for 20 statewide 4-H learning experiences. -
Winter animal care: Tips to keeping your animals healthy and happy during winter months
Published on January 18, 2023
Being prepared during cold, winter weather will help your livestock winter a little easier. -
Eppelheimers create fund to support 4-H Exploration Days
Published on November 14, 2022
One of the country’s largest multi-day 4-H events, 4-H Exploration Days returned for its 51st year in June 2022. A new endowment created by Donald and Linda Eppelheimer will provide 4-H Exploration Days with perpetual funding for years to come. -
4-H alumna pursues Fisheries and Wildlife degree to combine passion for animals, conservation and the environment
Published on November 7, 2022
Lauren Emerick’s 4-H experience led her to pursue a degree combining her interest in animals and a desire to help tackle global environmental challenges. -
4-H and FFA alumna’s agricultural passion leads her to study at Michigan State University
Published on October 24, 2022
A deep passion for agriculture led 4-H and FFA alumna and current Agribusiness Management senior Madelyn Cary to pursue an education at Michigan State University (MSU). -
Cows, courses and careers: Animal Science Career Quest introduces youth to the many educational and career paths that exist in animal science
Published on May 9, 2022
Animal Science Career Quest is a joint program of Michigan 4-H and the MSU Department of Animal Science. The event introduced youth ages 12-19 to the many animal science programs available at MSU and where those educational efforts could take them. -
Michigan 4-H Foundation re-opens mini-grants and awards for applications
Published on August 10, 2021
The Michigan 4-H Foundation has re-opened the grant application period from Aug. 9 to Sept. 9, 2021 for several mini-grant opportunities up to $1,000 to support local 4-H projects for the 2021-2022 program year.