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Events

4-H Rabbit and Cavy Show

Date: January 28, 2012
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 Rabbit and Cavy Expo

Date: June 9, 2012
Location: Anthony Hall, MSU, East Lansing, MI

The 4-H Rabbit and Cavy Expo is designed for young people who are interested in live animal evaluation and in testing their knowledge of the rabbit and cavy fancy in a fun and educational manner.

4-H Exploration Days

Date: June 20, 2012 - June 22, 2012
Location: Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI

Annual MSU pre-college program that attracts approximately 2500 youth participants and chaperones representing all 83 Michigan counties.  

Rabbits & Cavies

Rabbit ShowingWhat hops like a rabbit and sounds like a rabbit and smells like a rabbit, but isn’t a rabbit? A cavy! No matter which you choose, rabbit or cavy, it could be the ideal project for you if you’re interested in an animal project but live in an urban area. They’re also great for small farms or rural areas where lack of space, facilities or money make it hard to raise larger animals.

Rabbits and cavies let you gain experience in feeding and managing animals for fun, companionship and profit.

Contact

For more information on how to get involved as a youth or volunteer, contact your county MSU Extension office or:

Katie VanderKolk, 4-H Animal Science Educator
Email: .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
Phone: 517-432-5270

Jacob DeDecker, PhD, 4-H Program Leader
Email: .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
Phone: 517-432-7604

News

7th annual 4-H Day at the Breslin celebrates youth development and Spartan Women’s Basketball

posted on January 11, 2012

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.

4-H’ers can hop to it and pick up new rabbit fitting and showing guide

posted on October 4, 2011

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!

posted on September 23, 2011

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 invites community to an evening in the garden

posted on July 29, 2011

Michigan 4-H Youth Development will host its first 4-H Evening in the Garden event, Tuesday, Aug. 16, as a recruitment opportunity, a chance for current 4-H’ers to showcase their projects and an occasion to present activities for hands-on participation. 

Resources

4-H Youth Development | Agriculture Hall | 446 W. Circle Drive Room 160 | East Lansing, MI, 48824 | .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)