4-H Goat Production & Management

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Goats—dairy type, pygmy, Angora and Boer—make great 4-H projects. They are relatively easy to handle, interesting and inexpensive to keep. In addition to learning about traditional animal care in a 4-H goat project, you can explore the use of products that come from goats such as milk, meat and fiber. You also can participate in activities such as quiz bowl, skillathon and judging, that don’t require you to own a goat.

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For more information on how to get involved as a youth or volunteer, contact your county MSU Extension office.

News

Animal health updates for the 2025 fair and exhibition season

Published on April 18, 2025
Join MSU Extension, MDARD and MAFE for an informational webinar aimed at helping fairs and exhibitions prepare for their 2025 livestock events.
Learn to make the most of your market animal project with new webinar series

Published on April 10, 2025
Elevate your market animal project and ensure your success at your next livestock auction with the help of a new MSU Extension webinar series.
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 State Award Spotlight: Lillian Wasson

Published on November 1, 2024
Lillian Wasson has been recognized as an outstanding 4-H member in the Michigan 4-H State Awards Program.
Budd honored as outstanding 4-H agriculture volunteer

Published on September 25, 2024
Donna Budd of Wayne County was among five Michigan Farm Bureau 4-H Excellence in Agriculture Award recipients honored in 2024.