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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.
Michigan youth travel to Maryland State Fair to refine dairy cattle judging skills

Published on November 10, 2022
Twenty-five 4-H members, alumni and MSU Extension volunteers traveled from Michigan to Maryland to practice dairy evaluation and life skills.
Cows, courses and careers: Animal Science Career Quest introduces youth to the many educational and career paths that exist in animal science

Published on May 9, 2022
Animal Science Career Quest is a joint program of Michigan 4-H and the MSU Department of Animal Science. The event introduced youth ages 12-19 to the many animal science programs available at MSU and where those educational efforts could take them.
Showcasing the science in animal science

Published on December 8, 2020
Take a deeper look at the science involved in animal production.
Michigan 4-H Livestock Judging Team competes at the Keystone International Livestock Exposition

Published on October 17, 2019
Allegan County 4-H youth member finishes sixth overall at national livestock judging contest.