7th annual 4-H Day at the Breslin celebrates youth development and Spartan Women’s Basketball
EAST LANSING, Mich. – Michigan State University Extension (MSUE) 4-H Youth Development will cheer on the MSU women’s basketball team as they take on Ohio State during their Jan. 15 home game at the MSU Breslin Center. “MSUE 4-H Day at the Breslin” is a celebration of the MSUE 4-H program in Michigan.
Arthur Berkey Science Fair lets youth scientists shine, seeks proposals
The Arthur Berkey Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources Science Fair is an opportunity for middle and high school students to show off their ability to apply scientific principles and emerging technologies to agriculture and natural resources. They are also seeking proposals for which the abstracts are due January 23, 2012.
4-H’ers can hop to it and pick up new rabbit fitting and showing guide
EAST LANSING, Mich. – If you’re a 4-H member, leader or show judge involved in the rabbit program, or just someone who loves rabbits, Michigan State University (MSU) Extension has some news that may get you hopping. A new “4-H Rabbit Fitting and Showing Member Guide” is now available in the MSU Extension Bookstore (item number 4H1268).
At last – someone’s taking responsibility!
4-H’s new program, "Join the Revolution of Responsibility," puts a spotlight on all those making a difference in their communities, watching over our natural resources and creating new businesses. It isn’t just politicians or public officials on the front lines of tackling these issues—it’s 4-H members throughout Michigan.
Michigan 4-H Soybean Essay Contest
Location: Michigan
Michigan 4-H clubs and groups may compete in a soybean photo-essay contest to help show how Michigan’s soybean farmers provide food, feed, fiber and fuel. This contest is sponsored by the Michigan Soybean Promotion Committee.
4-H Day at the Breslin Center
Location: MSU Breslin Center
Celebrate MSU Extension’s 4-H program by joining us at the MSU Women’s Basketball game on Sunday, January 15, 2012.
4-H Teen Leadership & Community Change Conference
Location: Kettunen Center
This powerful 2012 conference brings teens, ages 13 and up, from across the state to learn youth leadership and community change skills.
4-H Rabbit and Cavy Show
Location: MSU Pavilion, East Lansing, MI
This one-day event open to all Michigan 4-H members is held annually at the MSU Pavilion on MSU campus in East Lansing, MI. Free to public, 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. in the MSU Pavilion Exhibit Area.
4-H Veterinary Science Teen & Adult Volunteer Leader Workshop
Location: Kettunen Center
Explore animal systems and learn about animal health for a broad array of animal species.
My Sheep and Pigs Caused a Revolution
Byron Center probably isn’t the first place you’d think of when talking about not having enough to eat, but the local food pantry is helping feed at least 250 families who would otherwise feel the very real pinch of hunger. 4-H’er Nate Seese saw the need for high-quality protein at the food pantry and decided to find a way to help.
2011 4-H Great Lakes and Natural Resources Campers Make Important Discovery
While contributing to a coastal inventory, this year’s 4-H Great Lakes and Natural Resources Camp (GLNR) participants discovered a federally and state-threatened plant.
