Michigan 4-H’er presents at international conference on world hunger
Allegan County 4-H member Callie Beukema of the Globe Trotters 4-H Club was the first-ever student to represent Michigan at the Global Youth Institute.
MSU Extension mentee speaks at Mentoring Day Capitol event
15-year-old Katie Wolters became involved with MSU Extension’s 4-H Tech Wizards program in Ottawa County after struggling to succeed in her former school.
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.
Michigan 4-H Soybean Essay Contest
Location: Michigan
4-H Veterinary Science Teen & Adult Volunteer Leader Workshop
Location: Kettunen Center
4-H Beef, Sheep & Swine Teen & Adult Volunteer Leader Workshop
Location: Kettunen Center
Michigan 4-H Poultry Evaluation Workshop
Location: Various
The Michigan 4-H Poultry Evaluation Workshop may be coming to a county near you! This exciting, hands on workshop will provide youth an opportunity to learn about all aspects of poultry evaluation in live birds, meat and eggs. This workshop will prepare youth to participate in the Poultry Evaluation contest held during the 2012 Poultry Palooza. For the first time, Michigan will be forming a Michigan Poultry Evaluation Team that will have the opportunity to compete at the National Egg and Poultry Contest! The top placing youth in the Poultry Evaluation contest will be invited to be on the Michigan Poultry Evaluation Team. Youth ages 9-19 are encouraged to attend the workshop to build their skill in poultry evaluation.
4-H Science Teen & Adult Volunteer Leader Workshop
Location: Kettunen Center
Allegan County Puts a New Twist on 4-H Science Blast
The first monthly 4-H “Animal Science Blast” - part of the I Know MI Numbers science-literacy initiative - was held January 24, 2012 at the Otsego District Public Library.
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.
