Resources

Financial Manual for 4-H Volunteers

Published on August 1, 2024
A guide to financial accountability for 4-H volunteers.
Financial Manual for 4-H Treasurers

Published on August 1, 2024
A guide to managing money wisely for 4-H treasurers.
Letter for Livestock Auction Attendees Regarding HPAI Impacts at Fairs

Published on June 5, 2024
This letter has been created by MSU Extension as a resource to inform livestock auction attendees about the current events surrounding Michigan dairy and poultry sectors and how it is affecting lactating dairy and all poultry exhibitions.
Broiler & Market Bird Alternatives to Live Bird Activities at 4-H & Youth Poultry-Related Shows & Events

Published on May 30, 2024
The following approved alternatives to poultry shows and other live bird activities can offer valuable learning experiences in the project area.
Breed Class & Fitting & Showmanship Alternatives to Live Bird Activities at 4-H & Youth Poultry-Related Shows & Events

Published on May 16, 2024
MSU Extension wants to provide opportunities for 4-H’ers with avian-related projects to showcase their work and to offer them valuable learning experiences in the project area in instances where live bird activities cannot take place.
Egg & Special Contest Alternatives to Live Bird Activities at 4-H & Youth Poultry-Related Shows & Events

Published on May 16, 2024
MSU Extension wants to provide opportunities for 4-H’ers with avian-related projects to showcase their work and to offer them valuable learning experiences in the project area in instances when live bird activities cannot take place.
4-H Poultry Modified Showmanship Score Sheet for Cancelled Shows

Published on May 8, 2024
This scorecard can be used by judges of 4-H poultry shows that cannot showcase live birds due to avian influenza.
Virtual Learning Showcase – Poultry Classes and Tips

Published on May 8, 2024
In cases where birds can't be seen in person, online judging is a great opportunity for youth to share what they have learned and receive feedback from a judge to help them think about their goals and plans for next year.
Ottawa County Fair Poultry Declaration 2023

Published on May 9, 2023
Ottawa County Fair Poultry Declaration 2023. Please send an exhibit tag or index card with your name and class information for each class you plan to enter to the coordinator by the Monday before the fair. Indicate which birds may be caged together.
Michigan 4-H Member's Personal Portfolio (4H1192)

Published on November 9, 2022
The Michigan 4-H Member's Personal Portfolio is designed to help 4-H members keep track of all of the things they have done and learned in 4-H over the course of their 4-H careers.