4-H Kent County, Michigan

06/15/2026

It's that time of year again, friends! ✨
Show the youth of Kent County some love by donating school supplies to Storehouse of Community Resources!

Start dropping off supplies at the Kent County MSU Extension Office TODAY!!!

06/14/2026

Are you wondering how to gain greater cooperation from your children?
Struggling with chores or routines? Not sure how to handle discipline issues? 🤔

Join us for this 𝗳𝗶𝘃𝗲-𝘄𝗲𝗲𝗸 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗲𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘀𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀 for parents with children of all ages, which will explore developing routines, emotional control, rules, and relationships, and being a calm, assertive parent. Certificates of attendance are available.

‼️This class is eligible for MIRegistry Credit!‼️

🤷🏽‍♀️contact Courtney Aldrich at [email protected]

06/12/2026

Get your dairy-fair in order (get it? instead of 𝘥𝘦𝘳𝘳𝘪𝘦̀𝘳𝘦) and see you in August!

⏳ Only 3 Days Left! ⏳

The deadline to submit your Fair Entry forms for the 2026 Fair is almost here! Make sure all entries are completed and submitted before time runs out.

Don't miss your opportunity to be part of this year's fair and showcase your hard work!

📅 Deadline: June 15th

06/12/2026

🏫School is out, fun projects are in! 🔨🪚
Get your build on with Carl this summer in a woodworking workshop! In these 2-3 hour programs, youth will learn skills that will last them a lifetime.

🐦𝗕𝗶𝗿𝗱𝗵𝗼𝘂𝘀𝗲 𝗕𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱
*June 13
*July 11
*Aug 8

🔧𝗧𝗼𝗼𝗹𝗯𝗼𝘅 𝗕𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱
*June 27
*July 25
*Aug 22

Ready to register??? 👀
🔗https://4honline.com/

06/11/2026

Oooooweeeee! Look at those beautiful signs! 😍🤩
Like what you see? We have them in Kent County, too! Pick up yours today!

The brand new 4-H Beyond Ready yard signs are available at the MSU Extension St Clair County office 💚

06/10/2026

Calling all young entrepreneurs!

Submit your business pitch to the 𝗠𝗶𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗴𝗮𝗻 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗙𝗮𝗶𝗿 𝟰-𝗛 & 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗵 𝗩𝗶𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗮𝗹 𝗦𝗵𝗼𝘄𝗰𝗮𝘀𝗲. Youth ages 8–19 can enter with a product, service, or community impact idea—whether it’s already launched or still in development.

𝗘𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗰𝗰𝗲𝗽𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵 𝗔𝘂𝗴𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝟳, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲.

✅ 𝟯 𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗱𝗶𝘃𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀: 8–11, 12–15, 16–19 as of Jan 1, 2026 (4-H membership not required)
✅ 𝗨𝗽 𝘁𝗼 𝟮-𝗺𝗶𝗻𝘂𝘁𝗲 𝘃𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗼 𝗽𝗶𝘁𝗰𝗵 (uploaded to YouTube as unlisted)
✅ Must include the youth presenting on camera

Judging will focus on creativity, clear communication, audience understanding, and strong business ideas.

🏆 𝗧𝗼𝗽 𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻 𝗴𝗶𝗳𝘁 𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗱 𝗽𝗿𝗶𝘇𝗲𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗵 𝗱𝗶𝘃𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻, 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗸𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘀𝗽𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗼𝗿, 𝗠𝗦𝗨𝗙𝗖𝗨!

🔗https://www.canr.msu.edu/virtual-showcase/State-Fair-Virtual-Showcase/

06/09/2026

🚨 🚨LAST CALL FOR OUR FIRST WEEK OF SUMMER SEWING SESSIONS!🚨🚨

3 spots are available and waiting for YOU 🫵 to sign up
Youth will make:
🪡Headband
🪡Drawstring bag
🪡Pillow case
🪡Owl stuffie
🪡PJ pants

Register in 4-H Online TODAY!!! The clock is ticking...

06/08/2026

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

Come with questions and look for answers in 𝗔𝗱𝘂𝗹𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝟭𝟬𝟭 𝘀𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻: 𝗔𝗜 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗬𝗼𝘂: 𝗦𝗺𝗮𝗿𝘁, 𝗦𝗮𝗳𝗲, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗦𝗮𝘃𝘃𝘆
📆Thursday, June 11
⏰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!
🔗 https://www.canr.msu.edu/events/ai_and_you

06/04/2026

Got a project to show off? We want to see it! 👀👀👀

Join the 𝗠𝗶𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗴𝗮𝗻 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗙𝗮𝗶𝗿 𝟰-𝗛 & 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗵 𝗩𝗶𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗮𝗹 𝗦𝗵𝗼𝘄𝗰𝗮𝘀𝗲!
Ages 5–19 | No 4-H membership needed
Enter as many classes as you want. All exhibitors receive ratings AND feedback from judges!

📸Submit photos or videos🎥
📆Register by Aug. 7

🔗: https://www.canr.msu.edu/virtual-showcase/State-Fair-Virtual-Showcase/

06/03/2026

Registration is now open for the 2026 Michigan 4-H and FFA Livestock Judging State Contest!
📆Wednesday, July 1
📍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!

🔗https://www.canr.msu.edu/events/4-h-and-ffa-livestock-judging-state-contest-2026