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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.
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.
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!
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.