Events
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Apr 30
Make the Most of Your Market Animal Project Webinar Series
April 30, 2025 – May 28, 2025
Designed for youth ages 8-19, this engaging webinar series covers everything you need to succeed at livestock auctions. Topics include marketing and communication to record keeping, goal setting, and understanding break-even points.
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May 14
Make the Most of Your Market Animal Project -Records to Riches
May 14, 2025 6:30PM – 7:30PM
Learn how to keep track of what you spend and earn so you can make smart choices for your Market Livestock Project. This session equips youth with practical tools to track expenses, set goals, and ensure their projects are profitable and rewarding.
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May 15
Michigan 4-H Volunteer Webinar Series: Fueling or Squashing the Rumor Mill noon
May 15, 2025 12:00PM – 1:00PM Zoom
We’ll focus on supporting youth who face rumors about their projects and how to prevent the spread of misinformation.
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May 15
Michigan 4-H Volunteer Webinar Series: Fueling or Squashing the Rumor Mill 7pm
May 15, 2025 7:00PM – 8:00PM Zoom
We’ll focus on supporting youth who face rumors about their projects and how to prevent the spread of misinformation.
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May 21
Make the Most of Your Market Animal Project - Market Mastery
May 21, 2025 6:30PM – 7:30PM
Delve into the 5 P’s of marketing and explore innovative strategies to elevate your outreach. Youth will learn practical tools and techniques to promote their projects successfully, enhance their sales, and build valuable connections in their industry.
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May 28
Make the Most of Your Market Animal Project - Pitch to Payment
May 28, 2025 6:30PM – 7:30PM
Communication and outreach are important methods to recruit buyers for your market livestock project. Discover how to use social media platforms to promote your market animal project, reach a wider audience, and share your progress.
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Jun 11
Michigan Youth Livestock Judging Camp 2025
June 11, 2025 – June 12, 2025 MSU Campus
This overnight camp is for youth ages 12-19 (as of January 1) who are interested in sharpening their livestock judging skills.
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Jun 25
4-H and FFA Livestock Judging State Contest 2025
June 25, 2025 Farm Bureau Pavilion at Michigan State University
In the livestock judging contest, participants can demonstrate their livestock evaluation and selection skills, as well as improve their communication and decision-making skills.
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Jul 7
4-H Animal and Veterinary Science Camp 2025
July 7, 2025 – July 10, 2025 Anthony Hall
The Michigan 4-H Animal and Veterinary Science Camp is a pre-college program held at Michigan State University (MSU) through which youth will explore fields relating to animal science and veterinary medicine.