Resources

  • Horse Showmanship Guide

    Published on April 30, 2026
    Horse showmanship is all about how you groom, care for, and execute a pattern with your horse. You will be judged on your appearance and poise, as well as how you interact with the horse you are showing. 

  • Beef Cattle Showmanship Guide

    Published on April 30, 2026
    Good showmanship highlights the exhibitor’s ability to showcase their animal’s best features while hiding its flaws, as well as to work safely and effectively with their animal while demonstrating knowledge, awareness, and ring etiquette.​

  • Sheep Showmanship Guide

    Published on April 30, 2026
    The main objective of sheep showmanship is to demonstrate skill, control, and knowledge by confidently guiding the sheep, maintaining control of the animal, and keeping it properly set up.

  • Goat Showmanship Guide

    Published on April 30, 2026
    Goat showmanship focuses on how well the exhibitor presents and controls their animal, emphasizing confidence, knowledge, and skill.

  • Swine Showmanship Guide

    Published on April 30, 2026
    The main objective of swine showmanship is to demonstrate skill, control, and knowledge by confidently guiding the pig, keeping it visible to the judge, maintaining good posture, and showing respect for the animal.

  • New World Screwworm, Cochliomyia hominivorax

    Published on April 29, 2026
    New World Screwworm (NWS) is a pest that infests warm-blooded animals, including livestock, pets, wildlife and, less commonly, people and birds.

  • Grass-Fed Freezer Beef Pricing Worksheet

    Published on April 13, 2026
    This worksheet provides examples and calculations for pricing grass-fed freezer beef.

  • Grain-Fed Freezer Beef Pricing Worksheet

    Published on April 13, 2026
    This worksheet breaks down each of the variables and provides examples on pricing.

  • Michigan 4-H Dairy Programming Committee Application

    Published on April 2, 2026
    Thank you for your interest in serving on the Michigan 4-H Dairy Programming Committee. This committee works to support dairy youth development, strengthen educational programming, and provide guidance for statewide dairy initiatives within Michigan 4-H.

  • Michigan 4-H Horse Judges List

    Published on March 27, 2026
    A suggested listing of horse judges for Michigan 4-H horse shows.