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Statewide virtual showcase provides opportunity for Michigan youth to shine

Published on July 22, 2021
Michigan State Fair and Michigan State University Extension partner to provide online showcase and scholarships for youth.
Youth business guide to success – Make the most of your 4-H market animal project curriculum teaches entrepreneurship and marketing

Published on June 1, 2021
This MSU Extension curriculum provides unique learning opportunities for all involved in 4-H market animal projects.
Entrepreneurship and STEAM a logical connection: Focus on art

Published on December 4, 2020
Youth entrepreneurship connects with the concept of STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts and math). Let’s focus on the entrepreneurial mindset of an artist.
Marketing your livestock project on social media – Part 2: Visual storytelling

Published on November 9, 2020
Visual storytelling tips to assist you in developing a virtual marketing strategy on social media for marketing your livestock project.
Marketing your livestock project on social media – Part 1: The psychology of using pictures

Published on November 6, 2020
Tips to develop a virtual marketing strategy for your livestock project using social media.
Empowering young entrepreneurs to increase retention in rural areas

Published on October 29, 2020
Learn and share best practices to empower our youth to become entrepreneurial in your hometown.
Virtual entrepreneurship camp provided life and workforce development skills

Published on September 23, 2020
Michigan State University and Southwestern Michigan College partnership made August 2020 virtual entrepreneurship camp successful.
Showing appreciation for your livestock buyers

Published on July 31, 2020
Writing a thank-you note for your livestock buyer is part of a good marketing plan.
Support Michigan 4-H and purchase locally sourced protein and crafts through virtual auctions

Published on July 23, 2020
Though not the same as the county fair, 4-H virtual learning showcases and auctions provide a space for youth to demonstrate their mastery of skills developed in 4-H, as well as to market and sell their 4-H projects.
Record keeping: Now where did I put that information?

Published on July 16, 2020
Keeping records is important when raising market animals.