Melissa Elischer
elischer@msu.edu
Telephone: 517-432-4306
MSU Extension
Youth Dairy Educator
1287H Anthony HallArea of Expertise:
Dairy Youth Programs
Coverage Area
Alcona County, Alger County, Allegan County, Alpena County, Antrim County, Arenac County, Baraga County, Barry County, Bay County, Benzie County, Berrien County, Branch County, Calhoun County, Cass County, Charlevoix County, Cheboygan County, Chippewa County, Clare County, Clinton County, Crawford County, Delta County, Dickinson County, Eaton County, Emmet County, Genesee County, Gladwin County, Gogebic County, Grand Traverse County, Gratiot County, Hillsdale County, Houghton County, Huron County, Ingham County, Ionia County, Iosco County, Iron County, Isabella County, Jackson County, Kalamazoo County, Kalkaska County, Kent County, Keweenaw County, Lake County, Lapeer County, Leelanau County, Lenawee County, Livingston County, Luce County, Mackinac County, Macomb County, Manistee County, Marquette County, Mason County, Mecosta County, Menominee County, Midland County, Missaukee County, Monroe County, Montcalm County, Montmorency County, Muskegon County, Newaygo County, Oakland County, Oceana County, Ogemaw County, Ontonagon County, Osceola County, Oscoda County, Otsego County, Ottawa County, Presque Isle County, Roscommon County, Saginaw County, Sanilac County, Schoolcraft County, Shiawassee County, St. Clair County, Tuscola County, Van Buren County, Washtenaw County, Wayne County, Wexford County
Melissa's programming areas include youth events like the 4-H Dairy Days, teen/adult leaders conference, and others.
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Authored Articles
- 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
- MSU Extension honors Michigan Milk Producers Association with Key Partner Award, November 16, 2016
- Michigan 4-H earns high honors at national dairy judging contest, November 16, 2016
- Michigan 4-H places fourth at national dairy quiz bowl contest, November 16, 2016
- Michigan youth compete at North American 4-H Invitational Dairy Quiz Bowl Contest, November 3, 2016
- 4-H members travel to Louisville for final dairy judging contest of the season, November 3, 2016
- Michigan 4-H members compete in the National 4-H Dairy Cattle Judging Contest, October 3, 2016
- Clinton and Calhoun County youth compete in national dairy judging contest, September 19, 2016
- Four Michigan youth compete in National Junior Dairy Management 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
- 4-H Animal Care and Well-Being Guide released, June 22, 2015
- Bookmarks on animal care and well-being available, 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