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  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.

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  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.

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  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.

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  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.

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  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.

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  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.

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  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).

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  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.

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  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.

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  Animal welfare at the fair: Water consumption

  Published on July 22, 2021
  Learn ways to keep animals drinking and hydrated during the fair.