Melissa Elischer
elischer@msu.edu
Telephone: 517-432-4306
MSU Extension
Youth Dairy Educator
1287H Anthony HallArea of Expertise:
Dairy Youth Programs
Melissa's programming areas include youth events like the 4-H Dairy Days, teen/adult leaders conference, and others.
Tags: msu extension
Authored Articles
- MSU dairy cattle judging team performs well in 1st contest of the season, January 21, 2020
- Three Michigan teams compete in final dairy judging contest of 2019 season, January 7, 2020
- Michigan 4-H members and alumni earn high marks at World Dairy Expo dairy cattle judging contest, January 7, 2020
- Michigan youth attend National 4-H Dairy Conference, December 20, 2019
- Clinton County 4-H members compete at 2019 North American Invitational 4-H Dairy Quiz Bowl, December 20, 2019
- Michigan 4-H members and alumni place in top 10 teams at All-American Dairy Show judging contest, September 27, 2019
- Michigan 4-H members place second at National Junior Dairy Management Contest, September 24, 2019
- Michigan youth travel to Maryland State Fair to refine dairy cattle judging skills, September 19, 2019
- The Five Freedoms: A history lesson in animal care and welfare, September 6, 2019
- Washtenaw, Mecosta, Ottawa and Allegan counties were top winners in state dairy quiz bowl contests, September 5, 2019
- Youth demonstrate dairy knowledge at statewide management contest, August 28, 2019
- Michigan Dairy Ambassador Scholarship and Leadership Program applications for 2019 are now available, December 26, 2018
- Michigan youth and volunteers attend National 4-H Dairy Conference, November 28, 2018
- Michigan 4-H and MSU dairy judging teams complete successful year at North American International Livestock Exposition, November 28, 2018
- Clinton County 4-H youth represent Michigan at the 2018 North American Invitational 4-H Dairy Quiz Bowl Contest, November 8, 2018
- Michigan 4-H members and MSU students compete at World Dairy Expo, Ag Tech Team earns invitation to Europe, November 2, 2018
- Michigan 4-H alumni and members sweep Jersey breed class and earn top honors at All-American Invitational Youth Dairy Cattle Judging Contest, October 11, 2018
- Branch and Lapeer County 4-H members represent Michigan at the Junior Dairy Management Contest during the All-American Dairy Show, October 2, 2018
- Register for the 2018 4-H/MMPA Milk Marketing Tour by May 25, May 14, 2018
- Snow science: What is a snowflake?, February 2, 2018
- New Animal Science Anywhere lesson explores dairy cow diets, January 10, 2018
- Dairy animals around the world: Sheep, December 12, 2017
- New Animal Science Anywhere lesson explores animal diets and career options, December 4, 2017
- History of dairy cow breeds: Red and White, November 27, 2017
- Michigan teams take first and second place at national Junior Dairy Management Contest, November 27, 2017
- Michigan youth compete at 2017 national dairy quiz bowl contest in Louisville, November 16, 2017
- Solar eclipse visible in Michigan on Monday, Aug. 21, 2017, August 18, 2017
- History of dairy cow breeds: Milking Shorthorn, April 27, 2017
- Snow science: Silent snow, December 21, 2016
- Snow science: What is snow?, December 15, 2016
- Michigan 4-H places fourth at national dairy quiz bowl contest, November 16, 2016
- Michigan 4-H earns high honors at national dairy judging contest, November 16, 2016
- MSU Extension honors Michigan Milk Producers Association with Key Partner Award, November 16, 2016
- 4-H members travel to Louisville for final dairy judging contest of the season, November 3, 2016
- Michigan youth compete at North American 4-H Invitational Dairy Quiz Bowl Contest, November 3, 2016
- Michigan 4-H members compete in the National 4-H Dairy Cattle Judging Contest, October 3, 2016
- Four Michigan youth compete in National Junior Dairy Management Contest, September 19, 2016
- Clinton and Calhoun County youth compete in national dairy judging contest, September 19, 2016
- History of dairy cow breeds: Brown Swiss, September 15, 2016
- Gratiot County Science Expo celebrates youth leadership and science exploration, September 9, 2016
- Michigan 4-H grows scientists, August 24, 2016
- 2016 National 4-H Dairy Conference registration open until Aug. 19, August 3, 2016
- Ingham and Mecosta County youth win top honors in Dairy Cattle Science 4-H State Awards, June 30, 2016
- Michigan Milk Producers Association honored with partnership award from Michigan 4-H, May 20, 2016
- History of dairy cow breeds: Guernsey, April 1, 2016
- History of dairy cow breeds: Ayrshire, March 24, 2016
- History of dairy cow breeds: Jersey, January 27, 2016
- Registration is open for the Michigan 4-H Dairy Conference, January 21, 2016
- Animal adaptations for winter, December 10, 2015
- Michigan youth selected for 2016 National 4-H Dairy Conference, December 9, 2015
- Winter science: Use traditional activities of the season as learning opportunities, December 8, 2015
- Nutritious nibbles: Cheese pairings for the holidays, December 3, 2015
- 4-H State Award for Dairy Science applications due February 1, 2016, December 3, 2015
- Michigan 4-H dairy judging team takes top honors at international judging contest, November 11, 2015
- Eleven Michigan youth participate in the 2015 National 4-H Dairy Conference, October 15, 2015
- Dairy judging provides youth experience to improve life skills and global competencies, October 9, 2015
- 4-H Animal Care and Well-Being bookmarks and posters available for purchase, September 23, 2015
- Michigan youth have outstanding performance at national Junior Dairy Management Contest, September 22, 2015
- Traveling with 4-H: Not just your average road trip, September 17, 2015
- Bookmarks on animal care and well-being available, June 22, 2015
- 4-H Animal Care and Well-Being Guide released, June 22, 2015
- Why do animals do what they do? Part 2: A herd is good, March 31, 2015
- Why do animals do what they do? Part 1: Introduction, March 31, 2015
- Kettunen Center workshops enhance 4-H experience for youth and volunteers, February 17, 2015
- History of dairy cow breeds: Holstein, December 26, 2014
- Thank you to Michigan farmers this holiday, December 23, 2014
- Animal judging: Meat judging, November 24, 2014
- Animal judging – Livestock, October 28, 2014
- Exploring careers in dairy science series: Professional writer, October 24, 2014
- Animal judging – Dairy, October 15, 2014
- Animal judging – Horses, September 19, 2014
- Animal judging – animal welfare and assessment, September 16, 2014
- Animal judging – What’s it all about?, August 27, 2014
- Unleashing a new type of 4-H dairy project: dairy animal leasing, June 6, 2014
- Animal welfare for youth: Part 7 – Evaluating animal welfare scenarios, May 29, 2014
- Animal welfare for youth: Part 6 – Affective States, May 23, 2014
- Animal Welfare for youth: Part 5 – Natural Living, April 22, 2014
- Animal welfare for youth: Part 4 – Basic Health and Functioning, April 14, 2014
- Animal welfare for youth: Part 3 – Introducing the Three Circles Model to youth, April 9, 2014
- Animal welfare for youth: Part 2 – Introducing the Five Freedoms to youth, March 21, 2014
- Starting the 4-H season off right: Suggestions for the year’s first meeting, March 17, 2014
- Animal welfare for youth: Part 1 – what is animal welfare?, March 17, 2014