Michigan 4-H Livestock and Veterinary Science

10/06/2026

Nominations are due next week!

Can you think of someone who displayed extraordinary sportsmanship at a recent 4-H animal science program? Perhaps at a club meeting, clinic, or the county fair? Nominate them for the 2026 Michigan 4-H Animal Science Sportsperson of the Year Award!

This annual award recognizes one youth member and one adult 4-H leader who exemplify the definition of sportsmanship and have gone above and beyond to lend a helping hand to those around them during animal science programs. Nominations are due October 15. You can find full details, including the nomination form, here: https://www.canr.msu.edu/resources/competitive_event_resources

09/29/2026

Can you think of someone who displayed extraordinary sportsmanship at a recent 4-H animal science program? Perhaps at a club meeting, clinic, or the county fair? Nominate them for the 2026 Michigan 4-H Animal Science Sportsperson of the Year Award!

This annual award recognizes one youth member and one adult 4-H leader who exemplify the definition of sportsmanship and have gone above and beyond to lend a helping hand to those around them during animal science programs. Nominations are due October 15. You can find full details, including the nomination form, here: https://www.canr.msu.edu/resources/competitive_event_resources

09/17/2026

Check it out! We hope to see you there!

🎃🐄🍁 Animal science meets fall fun!
Join Michigan 4-H for the all-new 4-H Animal Science Fall Fest on October 31. Designed by teens, for teens, this program is packed with hands-on sessions, career exploration opportunities, fall fun, and more! 🍂 Registration is now open and will close on October 15th. You can find the full details here: https://www.canr.msu.edu/events/4-h-animal-science-fall-fest-2026

09/11/2026

We look forward to receiving your nominations!

Can you think of someone who displayed extraordinary sportsmanship at a recent 4-H animal science program? Perhaps at a club meeting, clinic, or the county fair? Nominate them for the 2026 Michigan 4-H Animal Science Sportsperson of the Year Award!
This annual award recognizes one youth member and one adult 4-H leader who exemplify the definition of sportsmanship and have gone above and beyond to lend a helping hand to those around them during animal science programs. Nominations are due October 15. You can find full details, including the nomination form, here: https://www.canr.msu.edu/resources/competitive_event_resources

09/03/2026

If you’re attending the Michigan State Fair in Novi this holiday weekend, consider participating in this opportunity!

Summer is coming to a close and we are quickly approaching the 2026 Michigan State Fair Livestock Judging Contest!

Join us Monday, September 7th in Novi, MI for a free contest opportunity where there will be 5 classes including cattle, sheep, and hogs! Pre-register today or register the morning of!

https://forms.gle/ChLRaupN8uEc5ikG7

Contact coach Kestlyn Willert at [email protected] with questions!

08/24/2026

Thanks to the support of Michigan 4-H Foundation donors, Michigan 4-H youth can pursue their educational goals with the help of scholarships of up to $10,000.

These scholarships can help make the next step possible, whether that means continuing your education, pursuing a career path or working toward a future you’ve dreamed about.

We are grateful to the generous donors who invest in Michigan 4-H youth and help create opportunities that can make a lasting difference.

Applications are due September 1, 2026.

Start your application today through the link: www.mi4hfdtn.org/scholarship

08/05/2026

🎉 Registration is OPEN for the 2026 Michigan State Fair 4-H & Youth Virtual Showcase, and the deadline is quickly approaching! 🎡🎨🐄
Youth ages 5–19 from across Michigan can enter for free to showcase their projects—from livestock and showmanship to art, STEM, and more! 💡🎬 Plus, participants can apply for scholarships up to $1,000! 💰
No 4-H membership required. Submit your entries by August 7!
👉 Learn more & register: extension.msu.edu/MSF4HShowcase

07/27/2026

Save the date! Hope to see you there 🎃🍁🍀

Attention Michigan 4-H members!

Mark your calendars for a brand-new Michigan 4-H animal science opportunity that is happening on Saturday, October 31st, 2026!

Join the Michigan 4-H Animal Science Ambassador Team and Michigan 4-H animal science staff for Fall Fest! This event will encompass everything about animal science and includes sessions on the following species: dairy, beef, sheep, swine, goats, dogs, rabbits, poultry, and equine.

There will be more information and registration details available soon!

07/15/2026

Each year, the Dr. David Hawkins Award is awarded to the overall high senior team (either 4-H or FFA) with the highest score in the 4-H and FFA Livestock Judging State Contest. This year, the award goes to the Ionia County 4-H Senior team with a team score of 1,594.
The traveling trophy was presented to the team last night during the Michigan Livestock Expo Sale-A-Bration.
Congratulations, team!

07/13/2026

🐾🍀 Highlights from 4-H Animal and Veterinary Science Camp 🍀🐾

More than 100 youth attended this MSU Pre-College Program last week. Each session was packed full of both fun, hands-on activities and informative presentations about animal and veterinary science careers. Through these experiences, youth explored opportunities and pathways within animal science and veterinary medicine and began building the knowledge and skills they need to be Beyond Ready for their futures!