Michigan 4-H Livestock and Veterinary Science

06/18/2026

That’s a wrap on Michigan Youth Livestock Judging Camp! 🍀 We had over 40 youth join us for this fun-filled, deeply educational program. They had the opportunity to learn from their coaches about livestock evaluation principles and gained lots of practice with giving reasons. On day 2, they had the chance to put what they learned on day 1 into practice in a mock contest!

A HUGE thank you to all the producers who provided livestock for our campers:
County Line Show Swine
Buckham Farms
Scovill Brother’s Livestock
Open Gate Farm
Michigan State University Beef Center
Megghan Honke Seidel
G & G Cattle Company
Haylett Show Goats
Birchmeier Show Pigs

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As always, a huge thank you to Michigan State University - Livestock Judging Team for their collaboration on this program!

06/16/2026

Good morning, Michigan Youth Livestock Judging Camp participants! We are excited to welcome you to campus for the next two days for this fun program! 🍀

06/12/2026

Last chance!
Registration for the 4-H and FFA Livestock Judging State Contest closes this coming Monday, June 15th at 11:59 p.m.

Have you registered for the 4-H and FFA Livestock Judging State Contest yet? Registration closes in ONE WEEK on Monday, June 15th.
You can find full details, including a link to register, here: https://www.canr.msu.edu/events/4-h-and-ffa-livestock-judging-state-contest-2026

06/08/2026

Have you registered for the 4-H and FFA Livestock Judging State Contest yet? Registration closes in ONE WEEK on Monday, June 15th.
You can find full details, including a link to register, here: https://www.canr.msu.edu/events/4-h-and-ffa-livestock-judging-state-contest-2026

06/01/2026

Two weeks left to register for the 2026 Michigan 4-H and FFA Livestock Judging State Contest! The contest will take on Wednesday, July 1 at the Farm Bureau Pavilion at MSU.
This contest counts as an educational experience for the Michigan Livestock Expo Premiere Stockman Award! Also, the $10 registration fee covers participation in both the 4-H and FFA divisions if eligible.
You can find full details, including a link to register, here: https://www.canr.msu.edu/events/4-h-and-ffa-livestock-judging-state-contest-2026

05/21/2026

Got a project to show off? We want to see it!
Join the Michigan State Fair 4-H & Youth Virtual Showcase!
Ages 5–19 | FREE entry | No 4-H membership needed
Submit photos or videos
Register by Aug. 7
Scholarships available for youth 8-19 as of Jan 1, 2026
Enter as many classes as you want. All exhibitors receive ratings AND feedback from judges!
Enter today at: https://www.canr.msu.edu/virtual-showcase/State-Fair-Virtual-Showcase/

05/20/2026

Don't forget!
Registration is open for the 4-H and FFA Livestock Judging State Contest until June 15th.

Registration is now open for the 2026 Michigan 4-H and FFA Livestock Judging State Contest! The contest will take on Wednesday, July 1 at the Farm Bureau Pavilion at MSU.
While the dates no longer coincide with Michigan Livestock Expo, this contest does still count as an educational experience for the MLE Premiere Stockman Award!
You can find full details, including a link to register, here: https://www.canr.msu.edu/events/4-h-and-ffa-livestock-judging-state-contest-2026

05/15/2026

🚨 New resource alert! 🚨
Our new 4-H showmanship guides are here! With a guide for every species, these resources are perfect for beginners or anyone needing to brush up on the basics in a crunch. Check them out!

Are you new to showing animals? Did you earn a spot in your county’s showmanship sweepstakes contest? Perhaps you’d simply like to sharpen your showmanship skills for a project you’ve been taking for a few years now... Michigan 4-H now has showmanship guides available for every species that were designed with you in mind!
With county fair season approaching, there is no better time than now to start building your showmanship skills.
You can find all the guides under the "Publications" tab on this webpage: https://www.canr.msu.edu/tag/4-h-showmanship-guides

05/04/2026

Registration is now open for the 2026 Michigan 4-H and FFA Livestock Judging State Contest! The contest will take on Wednesday, July 1 at the Farm Bureau Pavilion at MSU.
While the dates no longer coincide with Michigan Livestock Expo, this contest does still count as an educational experience for the MLE Premiere Stockman Award!
You can find full details, including a link to register, here: https://www.canr.msu.edu/events/4-h-and-ffa-livestock-judging-state-contest-2026

04/30/2026

Only 5 youth spots remaining! Register now if you want to join us!
Coaches - don’t forget that you can attend our coaches session on day 2 at no cost!

Are you registered for Michigan Youth Livestock Judging Camp yet? If not, there's no better time than now - we have a limited number of spots available!
This camp is for teens who are looking to sharpen their livestock judging skills and will be a great practice opportunity prior to the State Contest! It is open to youth ages 12-19 (as of January 1) and will be held June 16-17 on the campus of Michigan State University.
Full details and a link to register can be found here: https://www.canr.msu.edu/events/michigan-youth-livestock-judging-camp-2026