Genesee County: 4-H Grows Here

06/08/2026

06/08/2026

Artificial Intelligence is shaping our everyday lives; from the phones we use to the future of agriculture.

Join Michigan State University Extension 4-H for the next Adulting 101 webinar: AI and You: Smart, Safe, and Savvy on Thursday, June 11 at 6 p.m. EST.

This session will cover the basics of how AI works, how it can support you, and important considerations for ethical and responsible use. Be prepared to explore, learn, and build skills for a technology-driven future.

Find out more and register for this free webinar at: https://www.canr.msu.edu/events/ai_and_you

06/06/2026

Registration for the 2026 Michigan 4-H Dairy Quiz Bowl Contest is now open! This contest is open to any Michigan 4-H youth who are interested in dairy and/or animal science. The contest is open to youths aged 8-19 as of January 1, 2026. The registration cost is free. The contest will be held in Anthony Hall on Saturday, June 27th, 2026, and begin at 10:00 a.m. Registration closes on June 15th, 2026. Both county teams and individuals interested in competing are encouraged to register! Please reach out to Kendra Van Order at [email protected] for any questions.

Link to register: https://pears.io/events/msuext/6444/

06/05/2026

🚨 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

06/04/2026

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/

06/01/2026

REGISTRATION IS OPEN! The 2026 Michigan 4-H State Horse Show is August 13-August 16 at the Farm Bureau Pavilion at Michigan State University!

Youths ages 12-19 can show in the Junior or Senior division and youths aged 11-19 can show in the Miniature division.

Registration open NOW and closes July 15th.

05/30/2026

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

05/28/2026

🌷 Youth Business Guide to Success: Grow Your 4-H Project This Spring! 🌷

Spring is the perfect time for fresh starts and big ideas! 🌱 Ready to take your 4-H market animal project to the next level?

The Youth Business Guide to Success helps young entrepreneurs build real-world skills — from marketing and advertising to goal setting and budgeting. It’s packed with engaging activities and practical tools to help youth make smart decisions and grow their confidence along the way.

🌼 Sow the seeds for success this season!
🌿 Learn how to turn your project into a thriving business
🌞 Build skills that will last far beyond the fair

Available now through May 31
💲 Only $5.20 + shipping (while supplies last!)

Let’s make this your most successful (and rewarding!) project yet — because great ideas bloom in the spring! 🌸

Order today:🔗https://spartanspiritshop.msu.edu/products/bulletin-4h1694

05/28/2026

Curious about AI and how it’s changing the world around you?

Join Michigan State University Extension 4-H for an Adulting 101 session: AI and You: Smart, Safe, and Savvy on Thursday, June 11 at 6 p.m. EST!

Learn how AI works, how it can support you, and how it’s shaping industries like agriculture-plus explore how to use it responsibly and make smart choices in a tech-driven world.

Don’t miss this chance to get ahead of the curve!
Register for free at: https://www.canr.msu.edu/events/ai_and_you

05/25/2026

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/