Michigan 4-H Goat Program

07/13/2021

Have you ever thought about Diseases, Human and Animal health and how they interact? Are you looking to go on a new learning adventure? The Zoonotic Disease Detective SPIN club is for you! Starting July 19th and going through August 2nd Monday and Wednesday nights from 6-7 PM EST, join us for an interactive introduction to 4-H animal science projects.

This program targets youth ages 9-13. This SPIN club is built to teach the basics of Human and Animal health and how they interact. Come, join us on the start to your journey in Zoonotic Disease Detectives! To sign up, please click the link below!

Register at: https://bit.ly/3ATMbtL

06/15/2021

Have you ever thought about starting a 4-H Animal Science project, but don’t know where to start? Are you looking to go on a new learning adventure?

The Passport to Animal Science SPIN club is for you! Starting June 21st for three weeks on Monday and Wednesday nights from 5-6 PM EST, join us for an interactive introduction to 4-H animal science projects.

This program targets youth ages 9-13 taking their first adventure in raising and caring for 4-H animals. This SPIN club is built to teach the basics of animal science. Come, join us on the start to your journey in animal science! To sign up, please click the link below!

Register at: https://bit.ly/3vtjXlJ

05/18/2021

Registration is now open for the 2021 Michigan 4-H and FFA Virtual Livestock Judging Contest. The contest will be on Monday June 21, 2021.

To learn more about the event visit https://www.canr.msu.edu/.../2021-michigan-4-h-and-ffa...

To register for the event visit https://bit.ly/3tSezrm

Cost is $10 per person.

04/20/2021

Registration is now open! You can register for the event at https://bit.ly/3aqtP89.

If you have any questions you can contact Nick Babcock at [email protected].

04/19/2021

Registration coming soon!

03/01/2021

Registration is now open for the Virtual Maryland Sheep & Goat Skillathon, to be held in conjunction with the Virtual Maryland Sheep & Wool Festival, May 1-2, 2021. Competition is open to any youth between the ages of 8 and 18. Youth will compete according to their age as of January 1, 2021 (4-H age); Junior, 8-10; Intermediate, 11-13; and Senior, 14-18. Clovers (18) may participate, but awards won't be given. The festival committee of the Maryland Sheep & Wool Festival will provide ribbons, premiums, and festival t-shirts to the top-placing youth.

Register online at https://go.umd.edu/2021Skillathon

The deadline for registration is April 20. For more information, contact Susan Schoenian at [email protected] or ask questions here.

02/02/2021

🐄🐎🐖🐑🐐 We are seeking an ANIMAL SCIENCE AmeriCorps position to work with Nick Babcock, Melissa Elischer and Taylor Fabus on 4-H programs!! 🐄🐎🐖🐑🐐

If you are interested in supporting Michigan youth and communities you can join Michigan 4-H’s 4-H STEAM Corps! You’ll receive a living stipend throughout your service and an education award upon successful completion of your term, as well as ongoing training and professional development. Email Rachel Puckett at [email protected] for more information, and make sure to include "AmeriCorps Animal Science Position" in the subject line.

Quick AmeriCorps FAQs:
- Members must be 18 years old
- Members must have a HS diploma or GED equivalent
- Members must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents
- Members can be enrolled in college, full-time or part-time
- Members can have another job, full-time or part-time
- Winter Corps members will serve an average of 30 hours a week

01/28/2021

2021 Michigan 4-H Skillathon

To get more information and to register for your regional event, please clink on this link: https://events.anr.msu.edu/skillathon/.

Competition Levels include:
• Novice (Ages 8-11)
• Junior (Ages 12-14)
• Senior (Ages 15-19
• Adult (20+)

01/21/2021

Registration coming soon for the 2021 Michigan 4-H Skillathon Contest!

There will be three regional competitions held during March with the top finishers competing at the State Championships April 10th.

North Regional (Districts 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, and 14): March 6th.
Southwest Regional (Districts 5, 7, 8, and 13): March 13th.
Southeast Regional (Districts 9, 10, 11, and 12): March 20th.

Look for additional information on this page and in your email in the coming weeks!

01/10/2021

Attention all virtual, hybrid and homeschooled students in grades 4-8. Registration is now open for the MSU Tollgate Farm Virtual Vet Science Interactive Series February 1- 5, 2021. Spend time exploring the MSU Tollgate barn and pastures virtually as you investigate vet science and animal care. Get to know the MSU Tollgate animals as you experience the care of our livestock up close and personal. Explore the five freedoms, engage in STEM challenges, and learn about veterinary tools & technology. Interactive real time sessions with MSU Extension Animal Science educators, MSU Tollgate Farm staff, and visiting vets complement investigations and activities. The next best thing to being on the farm!

Explore veterinary science through interactive sessions as you visit Tollgate Farm virtually to learn about livestock and companion animals through STEM challenges & learning!

11/30/2020

Check out these resources to learn more about raising meat goats.

***FREE DOWNLOAD***

Oklahoma Basic Meat Goat Manual

http://agecon.okstate.edu/meatgoat/manual.asp