4-H Sewing Workshop

Saturday, May 18, 2013

9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. (noon)

MSU Extension Office

This workshop is for youth ages 9-19; 5-8 year olds must be accompanied by an adult.

The workshop is for the sewing beginner as well as the experienced sewer.

Make your own hot-dog pillow case, pocket purse and/or pot holder or a project of your own choice.

Kits will be available for a minimal charge.  Pillowcase $8, potholder $1.50 and pocket purse $3.

Call the MSU Extension office by Thursday, May 16th to register or for more information.

DAIRY FUN DAY 2013

Get Ready to Learn about Dairy!

Join us June 13,2013 at MOO-ville for

DAIRY FUN DAY!!

Everyone is welcome!

There will be fun dairy sessions and a free tour of a working dairy farm.

Lunch and an "All You can Eat Sundea Bar" will be provided.

Click here for a printable registration form.

STATE 4-H GOAT SHOW

The State 4-H goat show is on June 29, 2013.

Classes:

• Showmanship
• Dairy Breeds
• Angora
• Pygmy
• Market Wether
• County Herd
• Obstacle & Pack
• Driving
• Boer

Cost:
$5 per participant, $5 per goat and $10 per pen.

Ages:
9-19 as of January 1,2013.
Special cloverbud classes for ages 5-8.

NOTE: All registration forms are due to your county MSU Extension office by May 18,2013.

For more information contact you county MSU Extension office or call Katie VanderKolk at (517) 432-5270.

STATE 4-H DOG SHOW

The State 4-H dog show is on August 17, 2013.

Classes:

• Leader Dog/ Service Dog Puppy
• Freestyle
• Junior Showmanship
• Obedience
• Rally
• Agility
• Brace Class
• Team Class
• Educational Poster Contest
• Cloverbud

Cost:
$5 per class.

Ages:
9 to 19 as of January 1, 2013.

NOTE:
Entries, class fees and health papers are due to your MSU Extension office by July 5, 2013

For more information contact your county MSU Extension office or call Katie VanderKolk at (517) 432-5270.

Office Closure

The MSU Extension Office will be closed on Thursday, May 9th.

We apologize for any inconvenience.

We will reopen on Monday, May 13th with regular business hours.

4-H Newsletter

The May-June, 2013 4-H Newsletter is now available on the Documents tab.

Glass Etching Workshop

SATURDAY, APRIL 27, 2013 – 9:00AM – 12:00PM

The workshop is open to youth age 9 to 19, Cloverbuds only if accompanied by a parent or guardian.

Youth must register by calling the MSU Extension Office at 517-439-9301 or by e-mailing raymon65@anr.msu.edu  by Thursday, April 25^th.

There is no registration fee.

Preserving MI Fresh

A Food Preservation Workshop

What: A demonstration style workshop to learn about:

• Boiling water bath canning
• Pressure canning with dial gauge & weighted gauge
• Raw & hot packaging
• Canning fruits, vegetables, meats and other foods
• High quality canned foods

When: July 25, 2013 from  3:00 - 5:30 p.m.


Where: MSU Extension Demonstration Kitchen
             20 Care Dive, Hillsdale, MI 49242


Cost: $ 20.00 per person


Instructor: Jeannie Nichols
                   MSU Extension Food Safety Educator

Register at: http://events.anr.msu.edu/hillsdalefoodpresjuly2013/
or contact Jeannie at nicho115@msu.edu or 517-439-9301

How to Start a Successful Cottage Food Buiness in Michigan

MSU Extension Food Safety Team and MSU Product Center

Workshop for Michigan Entrepreneurs

Thursday, May 16, 2013

2:00-4:00 PM

MSU Extension - Hillsdale

20 Care Drive, Hillsdale, MI 49242

MSUE Instructor: Jeannie Nichols

MSUE Instructor: Joanne Davidhizar

Training focuses on:

The Michigan Cottage Food Law guidelines

Making your business profitable

Foods permitted to sell

Food safety procedures for a safe product

Production - Labeling - Packaging

Storing & transporting your products

Cost is $20.00 and includes a certificate of participation available upon completion of training for display at your booth

Register online at: http://events.anr.msu.edu/cflhillsdalemay2013/ .

Or call Jeannie at the MSU Extension office at 517-439-9301

Clover Classic

 The Clover Classic is a Sheep and Boer Goat Jackpot show open to any 4-H or FFA member from 7-21 years of age, as of January 1st, 2013.

Saturday, May 18, 2013

Branch County 4-H Fairgrounds

Coldwater,MI

Click here for complete details and registraion information.

Eating Right is Basic

A 7 week workshop with hands-on cooking sessions where individuals will learn:

• Ways to stretch your food dollars
• Prepare nutritious and delicious meals from basic foods you have on hand
• Menu/meal planning
• Cooking hints and tips with each sessions food preparation.

See our documents tab under General for all the details.

4-H Shooting Sports Safety Meeting

Sunday, April 7, 2013 at 2:00PM

Thursday, May 2, 2013 at 6:00PM

Hillsdale County Conservation Club

4-H members participating in the 4-H shooting sports project area must attend one of the above shooting sports safety meetings.

To participate in the shooting sports program, in the State 4-H Shooting Sports Tournament and / or in any of the shooting sports classes at the Hillsdale County Fair it is mandatory for Hillsdale County 4-H youth to attend one of the two safety meetings and six practice shoots with a certified 4-H shooting sports instructor.

Don’t miss out on it! Be sure to attend one of the Safety Meetings. Both safety meetings will be held at the Hillsdale County Conservation Club on Bird Lake Road, Osseo.

2013 4-H Horse Camp

2013 Horse Camp registration packets and scholarhsip applications are now available on our Documents page under 4-H Forms.

Backyard Gardening

Hillsdale County Master Gardeners present Backyard Gardening.

Pre-registration requird.  Click here for registration form or

call Cheryl Paul at 517-439-1304 for more information.

2013 Great Dairy Adventure

Saturday, March 16
9:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Dress for Success! We will be inside and outside and in animal barns.

Biosecurity! I will have plastic shoe/boot covers. Make sure your rubber barn boots or shoes are very clean. We don’t want to bring any germs from home to these farms.

Ask questions! The purpose of the tour is to familiarize yourself with local dairy farms and the dairy industry.

Everyone is welcome to attend!

RSVP by Wed March 13
Sarah Dillon, 517-398-1521

sarah.dillon@greenstonefcs.com

For schedule of events, click here for the complete 2013 Great Dairy Adventure flyer.