Allegan County 4-H

06/04/2026

Dairy Days registration is officially open!

All registrations and the complete event schedule for the 2026 Michigan 4-H Dairy Days Quiz Bowl, Management, and Judging contests are now open and available!

The registration link for the dairy cattle shows can be found here, too!

2026 Michigan 4-H Youth Dairy Days Information: https://www.canr.msu.edu/dairy_cattle/

06/03/2026

Join the 4-H Livestock, Horse and Pet (LEP) is hosting a livestock showmanship clinic at the Ingham County Fairgrounds (700 E Ash St, Mason, MI) on June 9th. The workshop starts at 5:30 and will include sheep, swine, poultry, rabbits, goats, dairy market and beef. A light meal will be served compliments of Ingham County Farm Bureau.
Pre-register at Here is the long form of the link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeK8FEVELUQTD5yEnqIiowkTYamIB6GkpukdynDT51dcR2_zQ/viewform
You are welcome to bring your own showmanship animals and the attached flyer lists who the presenters will be.
Questions can be directed to [email protected].

06/03/2026

🚨 Calling all Michigan 4-H seniors and incoming college freshmen!

The Michigan 4-H Foundation scholarship application is now open, with awards up to $10,000 available.

Don’t miss this opportunity to support your next step!

📅 Apply by Sept. 1, 2026
🔗 Start your application: mi4hfdtn.org/scholarship

06/01/2026

Showing lambs this year? The Livestock Leaders are hosting a Show Lamb Bootcamp June 19 from 6-9 PM. Registration Link: https://showman.app/shows #/allegan-county-spectacular-livestock-show-9602 We have scholarships available! Contact Maire for more details.

06/01/2026

Meeting reminder! There is a Horse Leaders Committee meeting tonight at 6:30 in the Spartan Room. We hope to see you there.

05/28/2026

Got a business idea? Let’s hear your pitch!

Enter the Michigan State Fair 4-H & Youth Virtual Showcase and share your entrepreneurial skills in a 2-minute video! Whether your business is already running, just getting started, or still an idea-you can compete.

Open to any youth ages 8–19 (as of Jan 1, 2026); entry deadline of August 7, 2026
Product, service, or community impact ideas welcome
Submit a short video pitching your business directly to the audience

🏆 Win gift cards ($75, $50, $25) thanks to MSU Federal Credit Union!

Show your creativity, confidence, and innovation—start planning your pitch today!

Check out the Fair Book (Dept 73) and registration link at: https://www.canr.msu.edu/virtual-showcase/State-Fair-Virtual-Showcase/

05/28/2026

Meeting Reminder! The Dairy Leaders Committee meets tonight. We hope to see you there.

05/22/2026

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

Want to learn to sew? 4-H Kent County, Michigan has just the opportunity for you! Register for the club in 4-H online and bring $10 to the Allegan office (Maire will make sure it gets to Sam in Kent) 1 week before the first meeting. Contact Sam Bloom with any questions [email protected].

05/19/2026

It's a busy night for meetings! We hope to see you there.