Committees

• Livestock Sale Committee

This group provides leadership and coordination to the 4-H Livestock Sale held during the Armada Fair. Meetings are typically held in Armada (School District or Fairgrounds). Meetings are held from 7-8 pm on the fourth Monday of the following months: January (elections), April, June, July, September (check distribution), and October. All clubs involved in Livestock are encouraged to attend the meetings. Click here for Livestock Sale Committee Bylaws

Swine, Lamb and Goat Survey:   Do you want to change the pen class to individual male/female classes for swine, lambs, and/or goat?

Events and Training - Local

• 4-H Livestock Sale and Silent Auction

This event is traditionally held on Friday during the Armada Fair.  The 2012 Auction will be Friday, August, 17th beginning at 4:00 pm in Barn 15 (Livestock Barn) at the Armada Fairgrounds.

4-H Livestock Sale Brochure: This brochure can be used to promote the 4-H Livestock Sale and Poultry/Rabbit Silent Auction. Make sure to customize and include date. ** Get creative and invite everyone you know to these Auctions.  People are comforted to hear of the quality and care that go into raising your livestock projects.

• Beef Blasts

Throughout the year, hands-on activities are offered throughout the region for 4-H and FFA youth, leaders, and adults interested in beef and livestock projects.

Basics of Herdmanship:October 22-Huron County Fairgrounds

Advancing Your Showmanship Skills: November 25-Tuscola County Fairgrounds

• Beef Blast Contacts:

Heather Middleton: 989-672-3870

Doug Meiburg: 810-688-2222

Events and Training - Statewide

• State 4-H Rabbit and Cavy Show

January -MSU

This year’s show will be held on January 28, 2012 at the MSU Pavilion and is open to all Michigan  4-H members 9-19 as of January 1, 2012. A non-competitive cloversprout division for 5-8 years of age is also available. On site registration begins at 6:30 am at it will be $2.75 per class. Other events that will take place at the show include Breed ID, Educational Posters and Displays, Ask the Vet student booth, and Supply Vendors. For more information visit the website at: http://www.4h.msue.msu.edu/4h/events/event/4h_rabbitcavy_show

• 4-H Beef, Sheep & Swine Teen & Adult Volunteer Workshop

February - Kettunen Center
If you're interested in 4-H beef cattle, sheep or swine projects, this workshop is for you. You'll learn about animal health, management, care and nutrition. In addition, you can sharpen your livestock judging and evaluation skills. By sharing ideas and interacting with others, you'll find ways to improve your county 4-H livestock program. The workshop also offers ways to enhance your communication and teaching skills, and learn about the many opportunities available for those interested in beef, sheep or swine projects. Open to adult and teen volunteers aged 13 and up. Macomb County 4-H Council partial scholarships are available for 50% of the cost. See grants and scholarships for forms and criteria.

• 4-H Veterinary Science Teen & Adult Volunteer Workshop

February - Kettunen Center
Explore animal systems and learn about animal health for a broad array of species by sharing information and experiences, asking questions and quizzing veterinarians about their skills. You can also participate in hands-on demonstrations that teach you how to help members recognize healthy, sick or injured animals. Meet 4-H'ers who have developed outstanding veterinary science projects and gain ideas to help others start their own vet science projects. Open to adult and teen volunteers aged 13 and up. Macomb County 4-H Council partial scholarships are available for 50% of the cost. See grants and scholarships for forms and criteria.

• 4-H Bi-State Poultry Clinics

February - MSU

This is an exciting change to come and discuss your poultry projects with experts and 4-H youth member from across Ohio and Michigan! Topics may include incubation and hatching, poultry housing and equipment, animal welfare and behavior and much more. Click here for the 4-H Bi-State Poultry Clinic Flyer

• State 4-H Goat Expo

The State 4-H Goat Expo will be held on Saturday April 24, 2010 at MSU campus at Anthony Hall. Events include Quiz Bowl, Skillathon, Judging, Crafts/Arts, Problem Solving, Writing Exhibits, Educational Posters, Photography and Illustrated Talk. There is both Junior (9-14) and Senior (15-19) Divisions. Cost is $2 per participant and $2 per contest. Registration forms are due to the county office by March 26 and can be found at http://web1.msue.msu.edu/cyf/youth/aniscipr.html

• State 4-H Poultry Palooza

Mark your calendars! The Palooza will be held on Saturday, May 22nd at the Barry County Expo Center. Click here for program brochure. Contests include showmanship, quiz bowl, and skill-a-thon. Click here for a program brochure. Click here for the registration forms.

Forms

Resources

*New information is available from the Michigan 4-H website.  Check these links for pages of ideas, information, and resources for dogs, goats, poultry, and rabbits.

• http://4h.msue.msu.edu/4h/resources/4_h_dog_project_snapshot_sheet_4h1610  (dogs)
• http://4h.msue.msu.edu/4h/resources/4_h_goat_project_snapshot_sheet_4h1611  (goats)
• http://4h.msue.msu.edu/4h/resources/4_h_poultry_project_snapshot_sheet_4h1612  (poultry)
• http://4h.msue.msu.edu/4h/resources/4_h_rabbit_project_snapshot_sheet_4h1613    (rabbits)

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