MSU Extension 4-H

Resources

• 2025 U.P. Market Livestock Record Book- Advanced

  Published on January 30, 2025
  For exhibitors 14-19 years of age as of January 1 of the fair year.

• 2025 U.P. State Fair Market Livestock Record Book- Intermediate

  Published on January 30, 2025
  For exhibitors 12-16 years of age

• 2025 U.P. State Fair Market Livestock Record Book- Beginner

  Published on January 30, 2025
  For livestock exhibitors 8-11 years of age as of January 1 of the fair year.

• 2025 U.P. State Fair Livestock Market Record Book Rules

  Published on January 30, 2025
  2025 U.P. STATE FAIR JUNIOR MARKET LIVESTOCK RECORD KEEPING RULES

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  Defining Michigan 4-H Youth Development

  Published on November 7, 2024
  This publication outlines the vision, mission, programming philosophy and guiding principles of Michigan 4-H Youth Development.

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  4-H Essential Elements for Positive Youth Development

  Published on November 6, 2024
  A national research impact assessment project revealed that four elements are essential to positive youth development.

• Kent County 4-H PEP Fund RFP Bill and Lynn Schumacher Therapeutic Horseback Riding Grant

  Published on September 18, 2024
  Kent County 4-H PEP Fund RFP Bill and Lynn Schumacher Therapeutic Horseback Riding Grant to develop a Michigan 4-H Proud Equestrian Program in Kent County, Michigan.

• The Bill and Lynn Schumacher Therapeutic Horseback Riding Grant Application

  Published on September 18, 2024
  The Michigan 4-H Proud Equestrians Program (PEP) is an educational recreation program designed to extend the therapeutic benefits of horseback riding to persons with disabilities.

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  Michigan 4-H Cash Composition 2024 Winning Essays

  Published on September 10, 2024
  The Cash Composition Contest is an essay writing contest focused on a financial education topic to emphasize the important of youth financial education.

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  Career Exploration through Informational Interview Questions

  Published on September 9, 2024
  This document has questions to consider asking during an informational interview. It is a useful tool to keep notes during the interview and keep track of your connections.