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.
May 19, 2025 12:00PM – 1:00PM Zoom
Discover strategies to engage parents and implement shared leadership in your 4-H club.
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.