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Arabians, Percherons and minis, oh my! The 2025 Michigan 4-H State Horse Judging Contest continues to see growth

Published on May 1, 2025
The Michigan 4-H State Horse Judging Contest drew more than 200 participants once again in 2025.
How to start a 4-H horse judging team

Published on December 12, 2024
Learn tips from coaches and leaders on how to develop a successful 4-H horse judging team.
Michigan 4-H youth compete at national horse judging

Published on November 26, 2024
October was a big month for the Michigan 4-H horse program!
Enhance members' learning through 4-H educational contests

Published on November 26, 2024
Several animal science contests, like quiz bowls, judging contests and skill-a-thons, are held throughout the year. These are great ways to teach youth about animal science.
Two 4-H animal science events made their return in 2024

Published on March 28, 2024
4-H Animal Science Career Quest returned after a year off and the 4-H Spring Livestock Workshop returned for the first time since before the COVID-19 pandemic in a new format.
Michigan 4-H performed well at 2023 national 4-H dairy contests

Published on November 16, 2023
Michigan 4-H members competed at five contests during three events around the country.
Four Michigan 4-H teams compete at national horse contests

Published on November 9, 2023
In just three weeks, four Michigan 4-H teams competed at the All-American Quarter Horse Congress and Arabian and Half Arabian Horse Nationals, creating a lifetime of memories!
Michigan 4-H Foundation supports statewide 4-H programs with learning experience sponsorships

Published on November 7, 2023
For the 2023-24 program year, the Michigan 4-H Foundation funded $104,000 in sponsorships for 20 statewide 4-H learning experiences.
Making the grade - county fair carcass contests

Published on June 19, 2023
Carcass contests at county fairs can help connect youth livestock exhibitors to the value of livestock production.
Michigan 4-H members and alumni shine at national dairy cattle judging contests

Published on December 15, 2022
4-H, MSU collegiate and MSU IAT students compete at three national dairy cattle judging contests in the fall of 2022.