Resources

Michigan 4-H Horse Judges List

Published on April 18, 2023
A suggested listing of horse judges for Michigan 4-H horse shows.
The Anatomy of a Soil Test Report

Published on March 9, 2023
A summary of how to understand a soil test report to help you best understand and analyze the results to make effective farm management and soil fertility decisions.
A Field Guide To Soil Sampling

Published on October 13, 2022
Soil sampling is a foundational step to make effective farm management and soil fertility decisions. This step-by-step field guide is a summary of best practices and recommendations for composite soil sampling to help you do just that.
Michigan 4-H Horse & Pony Project Show Rules & Regulations

Published on April 22, 2022
This is the 2022 edition of the horse show rulebook that is used at the State 4-H Horse Show and recommended for use at all 4-H horse shows in Michigan.
Hillsdale County Horse and Pony Project Book

Published on December 6, 2021
Properly kept records will give you a clear picture of what you have done in your horse project work. Keep this record as part of your 4-H project and activities.
Manure Management for Fairs and Exhibitions- Emergency Spill Response

Published on May 11, 2021
A guide to planning for manure spill response at fairs and expos: #4 in a series of four fact sheets for fairs and expos.
Manure Management for Fairs and Exhibitions- Hauling, Spreading, and Composting

Published on May 11, 2021
Whether you are moving manure directly to a storage facility, transferring manure to a field for temporary stockpile, composting or applying manure, details matter: #3 in a series of four fact sheets for fairs and expos.
Manure Management for Fairs and Exhibitions – Planning

Published on May 11, 2021
A guide to planning for manure management at fairs and expos: #1 in a series of four fact sheets for fairs and expos.
Manure Management for Fairs and Exhibitions – Storage

Published on May 11, 2021
A guide to developing manure storage at fairs and expos: #2 in a series of four fact sheets for fairs and expos.
Horse Manure Management Plans

Published on September 18, 2020
Overwhelmed by horse manure? If you answered yes to this question, it may be time to reevaluate your current management practices.