Events
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Mar 7
Michigan 4-H Spring Livestock Workshop 2026
March 7, 2026 MSU Anthony Hall, 474 S Shaw Ln, East Lansing, MI 48824
The 2026 4-H Spring Livestock Workshop is a one-day workshop on MSU's campus designed for teens and adult volunteers in beef, sheep, swine, and goat projects.
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Mar 10
4-H Give Green Day
March 10, 2026 12:00AM – 11:59PM
Help us reach our goal of $5,000 in a 24-hour period on Give Green Day to support learning experiences for Michigan 4-H youth.
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Apr 11
2026 4-H and FFA State Horse Judging Contest
April 11, 2026 Farm Bureau Pavilion at Michigan State University
This annual contest allows 4-H and FFA youth who participate in horse and pony projects to demonstrate their animal evaluation skills.
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Apr 12
2026 Michigan 4-H State Hippology Contest
April 12, 2026 Farm Bureau Pavilion at Michigan State University
The annual Michigan 4-H Hippology Contest allows youth in horse and pony projects to test their equine knowledge.
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Apr 21
Make the Most of Your Market Animal Project -Goal Getters
April 21, 2026 6:30PM – 7:30PM
Learn how to set SMART goals to enhance your livestock marketing success. Youth with learn practical strategies to develop a goal, stay focused, and achieve it.
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Apr 21
Make the Most of Your Market Animal Project Webinar Series
April 21, 2026 – May 19, 2026
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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Apr 28
Make the Most of Your Market Animal Project Webinar -Talk the Talk
April 28, 2026 6:30PM – 7:30PM
Effective communication is key to successfully selling livestock. This session covers tools and techniques to connect with buyers, convey product value, and empower youth with practical tips for impactful auctions and markets.
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May 4
Michigan 4-H Volunteer Webinar: Supporting Youth Entrepreneurs: Your Role in 4-H Animal Projects
May 4, 2026 12:00PM – 1:00PM Zoom
Webinars that provide Michigan 4-H volunteers with a variety of learning opportunities to help them grow as a volunteer and support the Michigan 4-Her's. This session is: Supporting Youth Entrepreneurs: Your Role in 4-H Animal Projects.
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May 5
Make the Most of Your Market Animal Project - Market Mastery
May 5, 2026 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 12
Make the Most of Your Market Animal Project -Records to Riches
May 12, 2026 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.