Events

Red Leg Farms Pasture Walk

May 18, 2023 6:00PM - 8:30PM

Red Leg Farms, 10327 Wilson Rd, Montrose, MI 48457

Red Leg Farms currently has a fold of 20 head of mostly Scottish Highland cattle and a flock of 25 Katahdin haired sheep. Livestock are on pasture year-round and grass fed using holistic management practices and managed grazing.

Lindgren Family Farms -Pasture Walk

June 1, 2023 6:00PM - 8:00PM

Lindgren Family Farm, 7033 Mick Road, Benzonia MI 49616

Lindgren Family Farms raises around 25 head of cattle, including Angus, Herefords and some crosses, every year.

Gladwin County Fair 101

May 10, 2023 6:00PM - 7:00PM

Gladwin County Fairgrounds Fair Office

Did you know that 4-H and Jr Livestock entries for the Gladwin County Fair will be online this year? Since we have a new system we invite you to attend Fair 101.

Holistic Planned Grazing

May 25, 2023 - May 26, 2023

MSU AgBio Research Lake City Center 5401 W Jennings Rd Lake City, MI 49651

The course focuses on holistic planned grazing.

Holistic Land Planning

August 3, 2023 - August 4, 2023

MSU AgBio Research Lake City Center 5401 W Jennings Rd Lake City, MI 49651

In this course participants will learn the Holistic Land Planning process by working through an example provided by the educator, or by developing their own holistic land plan.

Holistic Financial Planning

June 8, 2023 - June 9, 2023

MSU AgBio Research Lake City Center 5401 W Jennings Rd Lake City, MI 49651

This course will teach producers how to follow this simple-to-use, cash-based planning process

Ecological Outcomes Verification Short-term Monitor Training

July 6, 2023 - July 7, 2023

MSU AgBio Research Lake City Center 5401 W Jennings Rd Lake City, MI 49651

The focus of this course is Ecological Outcomes Verification Short Term Monitoring

Gladwin County 4-H Livestock Skills Test

When: Monday, June 19th from 4:30pm-6pm Where: Gladwin County District Library Large Meeting Room Registration: Registration is not required. If you would like to participate in the event, please arrive to the library sometime between 4:30 and 5:30. Do you want to test your written knowledge on livestock before the show ring? Join Gladwin County 4-H on Monday, June 19th from 4:30pm-6pm at the Gladwin County District Library in the Large Meeting Room. On this day, you will have the opportunity to be tested on livestock species of your choosing. This event will go over potential questions that could be asked by buyers at the fair or by the judge in the show ring to determine how knowledgeable you are about your livestock! This event mimics the state wide 4-H Skill-a-thon events but is only open to Gladwin County 4-Her’s and Jr Livestock members!

Buyer’s Letters 101 Workshop

June 15, 2023 6:00PM - 7:00PM

ZOOM

Do you want to learn how to market your animal before you even step foot in the show ring? Now is your chance!