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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.
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.