Montcalm County 4-H

09/04/2026

Last call for registration for the National 4-H Dairy Conference! If you are interested in attending, please email Sunni at [email protected] ASAP. Registrations need to be submitted by September 8th. Scholarships are available!!!

Attention Michigan 4-H Dairy Youth!

Are you interested in attending the 2026 National 4-H Dairy Conference?

Not sure what the conference is about? Check out the website to learn more about it!

Website: https://national4hdairyconferencedotorg.wordpress.com/

If you are interested in attending this year's conference, please notify Kendra at [email protected]

09/03/2026

09/03/2026

Thanks to the overwhelming interest in Forester Field Trip: Foraging, we have reached capacity and have closed RSVPs for Wednesday, September 16 but will offer a second day of this event! Registration is now open for Forester Field Trip: Foraging Day 2 on Thursday, September 17 at 5:00 p.m. The same species will be covered on both days, so there is no need to sign up for both.

RSVPs preferred. To RSVP, scan the QR code on the flyer, visit https://www.montcalmcd.org, email [email protected], or call 989-831-4212 x 2136

09/03/2026

We are in the final week to register for the Fall 4-H Shooting Sports Workshop happening September 26 and 27 at Huron Pointe Sportsmen's Association in Lenox! Don't delay- register today to ensure that you get a spot in your desired class! Offering Archery, R***e, Sh***un, Muzzleloader, Air Pistol, and Hunting and Wildlife.

Find full registration details at this link: https://events.anr.msu.edu/2026FallWorkshop/

Registration closes September 9th.
Questions? Email [email protected]

09/03/2026

Registration closes soon:

This fall, MSU Extension is offering a three-part Horse Management Series designed to help horse owners, barn managers, and enthusiasts strengthen their knowledge in key areas of equine care, safety, and facility management. Each session blends practical guidance with science-based information to support healthier horses and more resilient farm operations.

09/02/2026

Check out our September newsletter!

09/01/2026

🍀 Help Shape the Future of the MCFA P*e Wee Program!

We're exploring future P*e Wee opportunities, and we want to hear directly from families and community members.

What activities would your family attend? 🐰🐐
What days and times actually work? 📅
What would make participation easier? 💚
What should the future of P*e Wee programming look like?

Whether your family has participated before or you're completely new to P*e Wee programming, your feedback matters.

The survey takes approximately 3–5 minutes, and your responses will help guide future events, activities, scheduling, and program development.

https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/vfYyAwjLzY

09/01/2026

MSU Extension is excited to offer a three-part Fall Horse Management Series designed to give horse owners, youth leaders, and barn managers practical, easy-to-use information that supports healthier horses and stronger farm management.

This year’s sessions cover key topics that are relevant to horse owners:
• September 8 – Toxic Plants & Emergency Preparedness Learn how to identify toxic plants commonly found in Michigan pastures and explore simple steps to prepare your farm and animals for emergencies.
• October 13 – Horse Nutrition & Pasture Management Build confidence in understanding forage quality, ration basics, and seasonal feeding needs, along with pasture management practices that improve long-term forage health.
• November 10 – Biosecurity in the Barn & Manure Management Discover everyday practices that reduce disease risks and manure-handling strategies that support cleaner barns and healthier pastures.

These sessions are a great opportunity for volunteers to strengthen and refresh their knowledge and bring new ideas back to youth. If you are interested in applying for a scholarship to attend these training sessions, please reach out to Sunni at [email protected].

The registration link is at https://events.anr.msu.edu/Fallhorsemanagement/.

08/28/2026

🐄🐮Get a MOOve-on!🐄🐮
Conference Registration Closes September 8, 2026!

We are CELEBRATING 70 YEARS of National Dairy Conference and Rel tells me that it is going to be HUUUGGGGEEEE!!!!

08/26/2026

🌟 Ready to Take Your 4-H Leadership to the Next Level?

Applications are now open for the Michigan 4-H State Youth Leadership Council (SYLC), Michigan 4-H's highest youth leadership opportunity for young people ages 15-19!
As a SYLC member, you'll represent Michigan 4-H across the state, promote 4-H through local and statewide activities, and help shape the future of 4-H programs by sharing youth perspectives and ideas.

✅ Build skills in public speaking, advocacy, communication, and leadership
✅ Connect with 4-H youth from across Michigan
✅ Expand your knowledge beyond your county's programs
✅ Make a difference in the Michigan 4-H community

If you're passionate about leadership, service, and helping others grow through 4-H, consider applying today!

Click here for a SYLC application - https://forms.gle/eVcKTTJEzwc29jxdA (Applications are due September 4, 2026)

Click here to learn more about SYLC - https://www.canr.msu.edu/sylc/index