4-H Upcoming Events and Articles

Upcoming Events:

 

Spring 2025 4-H Shooting Sports Instructor Workshop for Adults and Teens

May 3, 2025 – May 4, 2025 Shiawassee Conservation Association 4247 M-52 Owosso, MI 48867

Learn about MI 4-H Shooting Sports mission policy, risk management and safety, discipline-specific equipment use and care, how to teach shooting fundamentals to youth, range set-up, and more.

4-H and FFA Meats Judging State Contest 2025

May 7, 2025 MSU Meat Lab

The 4-H and FFA Meats Judging State Contest gives youth an opportunity to demonstrate their ability to evaluate carcasses and identify meats.

Make the Most of Your Market Animal Project Webinar -Talk the Talk

May 7, 2025 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.

Make the Most of Your Market Animal Project -Records to Riches

May 14, 2025 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.

Michigan 4-H Volunteer Webinar Series: Fueling or Squashing the Rumor Mill noon 

May 15, 2025 12:00PM – 1:00PM Zoom

We’ll focus on supporting youth who face rumors about their projects and how to prevent the spread of misinformation.

Adulting 101 webinar- Stay Safe Out There

May 15, 2025 6:00PM – 7:00PM Zoom

A 4-H Adulting 101 session, this session will cover practical strategies to help you stay aware, prepared, and confident no matter where you go.

Michigan 4-H Volunteer Webinar Series: Fueling or Squashing the Rumor Mill 7pm

May 15, 2025 7:00PM – 8:00PM Zoom

We’ll focus on supporting youth who face rumors about their projects and how to prevent the spread of misinformation.

Michigan 4-H Volunteer Webinar Series: Engaging Parents in 4-H Experiences and Implement Shared Leadership in 4-H Clubs noon

May 19, 2025 12:00PM – 1:00PM Zoom

Discover strategies to engage parents and implement shared leadership in your 4-H club.

Michigan 4-H Volunteer Webinar Series: Engaging Parents in 4-H Experiences and Implement Shared Leadership in 4-H Clubs 7pm

May 19, 2025 7:00PM – 8:00PM Zoom

Discover strategies to engage parents and implement shared leadership in your 4-H club.

Make the Most of Your Market Animal Project - Market Mastery

May 21, 2025 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.

Make the Most of Your Market Animal Project - Pitch to Payment

May 28, 2025 6:30PM – 7:30PM

Communication and outreach are important methods to recruit buyers for your market livestock project. Discover how to use social media platforms to promote your market animal project, reach a wider audience, and share your progress.

Michigan Youth Livestock Judging Camp 2025

June 11, 2025 – June 12, 2025 MSU Campus

This overnight camp is for youth ages 12-19 (as of January 1) who are interested in sharpening their livestock judging skills.

4-H Animal and Veterinary Science Camp 2025

July 7, 2025 – July 10, 2025 Anthony Hall

The Michigan 4-H Animal and Veterinary Science Camp is a pre-college program held at Michigan State University (MSU) through which youth will explore fields relating to animal science and veterinary medicine.