Missaukee 4-H Large Animal Club

06/19/2026

🐐✨ GOAT CLINIC! ✨🐐
with Robin Gildner
📅 June 20
⏰ 9:30 AM
📍 Missaukee Agricultural Youth Show

🎉 Calling all goat lovers! 🎉
Join goat enthusiast Robin Gildner for a hands-on, fun-filled clinic where you’ll learn everything you need to get ring-ready!
🐐 What you’ll learn:
⭐ Showmanship skills
⭐ Goat nutrition basics
⭐ Fitting & grooming tips
⭐ Tricks to help YOU & your goat shine!

🐐 Bring your goat if you’d like (recommended, but not required!)
✅ Counts as an Educational Credit for Fair Exhibitors

💥 Whether you’re new or experienced, this is a GREAT chance to learn, practice, and have fun before fair!

06/19/2026

🐂 Beef & Feeder Steer Exhibitors 🐂

Need a chance to weigh your animal before fair? Want to get some extra practice in the show ring?

Join us on Tuesday, June 23 from 6:00–7:00 PM for a non-mandatory weigh-in and practice session. The scale and show ring will be open for exhibitors to check weights, work with their animals, and get comfortable in the ring before fair.

This is a great opportunity for both new and experienced exhibitors to prepare for show day.

📍 Fairgrounds Scale & Show Ring
🕕 6:00–7:00 PM

We hope to see you there!

06/02/2026

School is OUT, but there are still several 4-H meetings to check out. What an exciting opportunity to visit L&J Market! 👀👇

Missaukee 4-H Large Animal Club remember that our next meeting is Wednesday June 10, 11:30 at L&J meat market.

05/22/2026

Swine Exhibitors! Reminder that your declarations are due, TOMORROW, Saturday May 23. Send them to Missaukee Agricultural Youth Show.

05/04/2026

📅 This Week’s Reminders:

👉 Monday, May 4 (TODAY)
Dairy Quiz Bowl/Judging Prep Meeting
📍 McBain Library
⏰ 3:30 PM

👉 Tuesday, May 5
May 4-H Club Meeting
📍 McBain Middle School
⏰ 3:30 PM

👉 Saturday, May 9
Goat & Sheep Weigh-In
📍 MAYS Fairgrounds
⏰ 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM

05/01/2026

Reminder: feeder steer declarations are due TODAY, Friday May 1!

Send to [email protected]

04/27/2026

📅 **Important Dates for This Week** 🐄🐖

We’re almost to May—yes, this Friday is May 1! Be sure to keep track of these important dates:

**📌 Friday, May 1**

* Feeder steer declaration sheets are due
📧 Submit to: [email protected]

* All pigs must be in your possession by this date.

**📌 Saturday, May 2**

* Swine Kickoff Clinic hosted by MAYS
🐖 Great opportunity for youth to learn more about raising and showing pigs.

04/27/2026

Come join us TODAY!

🐄🥛 Calling all youth interested in agriculture! 🥛🐄

Have you ever wanted to learn more about dairy cattle and compete in fun, educational events? Our Livestock 4-H Club is looking for new members to join us in exploring the exciting world of dairy!

Come discover opportunities like:
✨ Dairy Quiz Bowl
✨ Dairy Judging
✨ Dairy Management

Whether you're brand new or already have experience, this is a great chance to build knowledge, gain confidence, and connect with others who share your interest in agriculture.

📅 Meeting Details:
Mondays at 3:30 PM
April 27 – May 18
📍 McBain Community Library

Join us to learn what these events are all about and get hands-on experience with dairy cattle. We’d love to have you be part of our team!

📩 Reach out to learn more or come to our first meeting!

04/13/2026

🐄🥛 Calling all youth interested in agriculture! 🥛🐄

Have you ever wanted to learn more about dairy cattle and compete in fun, educational events? Our Livestock 4-H Club is looking for new members to join us in exploring the exciting world of dairy!

Come discover opportunities like:
✨ Dairy Quiz Bowl
✨ Dairy Judging
✨ Dairy Management

Whether you're brand new or already have experience, this is a great chance to build knowledge, gain confidence, and connect with others who share your interest in agriculture.

📅 Meeting Details:
Mondays at 3:30 PM
April 27 – May 18
📍 McBain Community Library

Join us to learn what these events are all about and get hands-on experience with dairy cattle. We’d love to have you be part of our team!

📩 Reach out to learn more or come to our first meeting!

04/08/2026

🐄📅 Missaukee Livestock 4-H Families — We’ve Got You Covered!

If your household is anything like ours, you’ve probably got a LOT of important dates to keep track of this season. Between club meetings, deadlines, and fair events, it can get overwhelming fast!

To help everyone stay organized, we’ve put together a handy calendar of important dates for livestock exhibitors — all in one place. Be sure to check out the graphic below and save it for easy reference!

🐖✨ Important Reminder:
A little birdie told us that the fair books are now posted on the fair website! There have been some updates and changes this year, so please take a few minutes to review the sections that apply to you and your family. --> https://www.missaukeeagriculturalyouthshow.com/fair-book-registration

Staying informed now helps avoid surprises later — and keeps everyone on track for a great fair season!

📌 Share with other 4-H families
📌 Let us know if we missed anything!

We’re excited for a great year ahead! 💚