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MSU students and 4-H youth return to national dairy cattle judging contest at World Dairy Expo
Published on December 21, 2021
Two teams and two individuals represented Michigan State University and Michigan 4-H in Madison, Wisconsin. -
Love of animals sparks 4-H alumna’s interest in animal science, production agriculture
Published on November 18, 2021
With a love of animals, 4-H alumna and undergraduate animal science student Sadie Finegan dreams of a career in production agriculture. -
KSRP establishes Kent County 4-H Special Riding Program Legacy Fund
Published on November 3, 2021
The Kent Special Riding Program (KSRP) created the Kent County 4-H Special Riding Program Legacy Fund with the Michigan 4-H Foundation to support low-cost therapeutic horseback riding for people with disabilities. -
Researchers are learning more about chronic wasting disease
Published on October 6, 2021
Researchers are learning more about chronic wasting disease through various research projects funded by Michigan PA 207 of 2018. -
Fairs and 4-H: the tradition continues in 2021
Published on August 31, 2021
After COVID-19 restrictions limited participation in 2020, Michigan 4-H’ers are excited to be back at county fairs again in 2021. -
Michigan 4-H Foundation re-opens mini-grants and awards for applications
Published on August 10, 2021
The Michigan 4-H Foundation has re-opened the grant application period from Aug. 9 to Sept. 9, 2021 for several mini-grant opportunities up to $1,000 to support local 4-H projects for the 2021-2022 program year. -
Fair organizers are asked to keep biosecurity awareness in mind during the county fair
Published on August 9, 2021
When comingling animals at exhibition events, there is a potential for disease spread. Exhibitors and fair organizers should keep biosecurity practices in mind to help prevent potential outbreaks from happening. -
African Swine Fever outbreak in the Dominican Republic spurs the need for enhanced biosecurity on swine farms in the U.S.
Published on August 4, 2021
The first outbreak of African Swine Fever in the Western Hemisphere in nearly 40 years requires all U.S. swine farmers to prioritize and enhance biosecurity practices aimed at protecting the health of their herds. -
MSU Tollgate Farm 4-H Club has record year at Oakland County Fair
Published on July 23, 2021
Despite major challenges from the pandemic, the MSU Tollgate Farm 4-H Club has a record year at the Oakland County Fair. -
Animal welfare at the fair: Water consumption
Published on July 22, 2021
Learn ways to keep animals drinking and hydrated during the fair.