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Michelle Lavra, Communication Manager II
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312 Agriculture Hall
East Lansing, MI 48824-1039

E-mail: lavra@msu.edu
Phone: 517-432-1555 x157

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- Early Entry Deadline is June 28 for Michigan Dairy Expo, July 21-25 at MSU (5/21/08)
  EAST LANSING, Mich. — Premium books are now available for the 2008 Michigan Dairy Expo, July 21-25 at the Michigan State University (MSU) Pavilion for Agriculture and Livestock Education in East Lansing. The deadline for early entries is June 28.
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- 4-H Entrepreneurship Program Debuts at Exploration Days 2008 (5/21/08)
  EAST LANSING, Mich. — Teens 14 to 19 years old can take part in the first 4-H Business and Entrepreneurship Expo during the annual 4-H Exploration Days, June 18-20 at Michigan State University. Read more...
- 4-H Exploration Days: Precollege Program Brings Youth to MSU Campus (5/21/08)
  EAST LANSING, Mich. — More than 2,500 students and adult volunteers will be on the Michigan State University (MSU) campus June 18-20 for the 39th annual 4-H Exploration Days. This precollege program attracts students (ages 11 to 19) and adult volunteers from all over Michigan. Read more...
- Entries Due May 27 for Summer Junior Livestock Events (5/14/08)
  EAST LANSING, Mich. — June will be a busy month for young exhibitors of beef, hogs and sheep in Michigan. The annual Michigan Junior Beef Show and Beef Showcase (open show) and the Michigan Junior Sheep Spectacular and Northern Exposure Club Lamb Show are scheduled for June 13-15. The Spartan Classic Junior Hog Show and Spartan Jackpot Show are scheduled for June 20-22. Read more...
- MSU to Offer Series of Cow Camp Clinics in May, June (5/1/08)
  EAST LANSING, Mich. — Cows may not be the first thing a person thinks of when signing up for summer camp, but that’s all about to change. Dairy Youth Cow Camp is a series of one-day “summer camp” workshops to be held across the state in May and June to introduce young people to and educate them about dairy cattle. Read more...

4-H Teens Present Environmental Solutions to Legislature (4/25/08)
LANSING, Mich. — Teens from the Michigan 4-H Youth Conservation Council (M4-HYCC) testified on April 23 before a joint session of the Michigan Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs and the Michigan House Committee of Great Lakes and Environment. The 15-member council presented ideas for reducing the environmental consequences of phosphorus pollution from lawn fertilizers and detergents along with possible options for funding their ideas. The presentation was the result of more than five months of research.
2008 Ag Expo Set for July 15-17 at MSU (4/16/08)
EAST LANSING, Mich. — Ag Expo, Michigan’s largest agricultural equipment exposition, will return to the Michigan State University (MSU) campus July 15-17. Read more...
Michigan Author Donates Books to Help Military Kids in Michigan (4/16/08)
EAST LANSING, Mich. — A program to help children and siblings of soldiers got a boost when Michigan author Johnathan Rand donated books as part of a special project. The program, Operation: Military Kids (OMK), is a nationwide initiative that supports children and siblings of deployed soldiers in the National Guard and Army Reserve. OMK in Michigan is part of the Michigan State University Extension 4-H Youth Development program. Rand is the author of a popular children’s book series, American Chillers.
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Michigan 4-H Celebrates 100th Birthday (4/16/08)
EAST LANSING, Mich. — 2008 marks the 100th birthday of 4-H in Michigan. 4-H is Michigan’s largest youth development program, providing young people 5 to 19 years old with a variety of experiences to improve their knowledge and practical skills. Read more...
Annual MSU Dairy Club Heifer Sale Averages $2,259; Raises Dollars for Judging Team Trip to Europe (4/16/08)
EAST LANSING, Mich. — Avid connoisseurs of dairy show calves and heifers were present March 28 to support the annual Spartan Spectacular Sale. Managed by the Michigan State University (MSU) Dairy Club and Dairy Judging Program, this year’s event featured 17 head of Holstein, Brown Swiss and Jersey heifers, which sold for an average price of $2,259.
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Annual Butterfly Exhibit Helps 4-H Children’s Gardens Celebrate 15 Years (3/18/08)
EAST LANSING, Mich. — Escape the cool weather and immerse yourself in a world of butterflies! Learn how and what they eat and how they feed, how they fly, what relationships they form and how they roost at night during the Butterflies in the Garden exhibit at the Indoor 4-H Children’s Garden at Michigan State University, now through April 30. Visitors to the live butterfly exhibit will be able to see and touch many species of butterflies, including zebras and other swallowtails, painted ladies, red admirals and monarchs. Read more...
4-H Capitol Experience (3/6/08)
4-H teens from across the state will participate in the 26th annual Capitol Experience. This four-day conference focuses on civic engagement and public policy. The teens, along with adult volunteers, learn how they can become politically engaged and influence policy issues while interacting with legislators, state agency staff members and lobbyists. Read more...
4-H Communications Day Builds Self-Confidence, Public Speaking, Presentation Skills (2/5/08)
EAST LANSING, Mich. — Youth from around the state will come to Michigan State University this Saturday (Feb. 9) to participate in various competitions during 4-H Communications Day. The purpose of Communications Day is to give youth a chance to showcase their talents and awareness of a variety of subjects. The event allows youth to develop their self-confidence and communication skills. Competitions test these youth on everything from resume presentation to public speaking skills. Read more...
4-H Birthday Celebration Attracts 4,000 to Breslin, Creates Sixth Highest Attendance Ever for Lady Spartans (1/9/08)
EAST LANSING, Mich. — More than 11,200 fans were on hand at the Michigan State University (MSU) Jack Breslin Student Events Center on Saturday, January 5, to kick off a year of activities celebrating 100 years of MSU Extension (MSUE) 4-H Youth Development in Michigan. At least 4,000 of those fans are involved in 4-H or MSUE. They came from all over the state to be part of the birthday celebration and cheer on the MSU women’s basketball team as it faced Penn State in a nationally televised game. Read more...
Europe Bound! Michigan 4-H, Ag Tech Dairy Judging Teams Fund-Raising for June Trip (11/27/07)
EAST LANSING, Mich. — Finishing among the top placing teams in the annual national youth and collegiate dairy judging contests at World Dairy Expo not only earns a team boasting rights for the upcoming year or two but also merits a trip to Europe. Read more..
MSU to Build Shooting Sports, Education and Training Center (10/26/07)
EAST LANSING, Mich. — The Michigan State University (MSU) Board of Trustees has approved the development of a new $3.5 million sports facility, the John and Marnie Demmer Shooting Sports, Education and Training Center. Read more...
MSU Student Places Second Overall at National Dairy Judging Contest; 4-H, FFA Teams Also Earn Top Placings (10/24/07)
EAST LANSING, Mich. — Dairy judging teams representing Michigan State University (MSU) and Michigan 4-H and FFA recently competed in the 39th annual Invitational Youth Dairy Cattle Judging Contest held during the 44th annual All-American Dairy Show in Harrisburg, Pa. Read more...
Michigan 4-H Dairy Programs Benefit From Dairy Heifer Replacement, A.I. Sale (9/25/07)
EAST LANSING, Mich. — Just as dairy producers must invest in promising young stock to keep their herds strong, the dairy industry must invest in the next generation of its leaders.
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MSU Extension 4-H Programs Receive National Honors (9/5/07)
EAST LANSING, Mich. — Two Michigan State University Extension (MSUE) 4-H programs have recently been recognized as Programs of Distinction by the National 4-H headquarters and the Cooperative State Research, Education and Extension Service.
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Isabella County Team Tops State Senior 4-H Dairy Judging Competition; Sisters Place First, Second Overall (8/27/07)
EAST LANSING, Mich. — The 4-H dairy judging team from Isabella County had a lot to celebrate when the winners of this year’s state 4-H dairy judging competition were announced last month at the 11th annual Michigan Dairy Expo. The senior division team placed first overall and in oral reasons, and individual team members finished first, second, seventh and 11th. Read more...
Michigan Youth Compete in State 4-H Livestock Judging Contest (8/9/07)
EAST LANSING, Mich. — Michigan youth sharpened their livestock evaluation and selection skills at the annual State 4-H Livestock Judging Contest July 10 at the Michigan State University (MSU) Pavilion for Agriculture and Livestock Education. Read more...
Michigan Dairy Expo Set for July 16-20 at MSU (7/3/07)
EAST LANSING, Mich. — Instead of waiting for the cows to come home, dairy enthusiasts can come visit the cows at the 11th annual Michigan Dairy Expo and 4-H Dairy Days, July 16-20 at the Michigan State University (MSU) Pavilion for Agriculture and Livestock Education. Read more...
4-H Exploration Days to Attract Thousands of Youth to MSU Campus (6/15/07)
EAST LANSING, Mich. — Thousands of students will soon head for Michigan State University’s (MSU’s) campus to attend the 38th annual 4-H Exploration Days, June 20-22.The three-day event will attract more than 2,500 youth (ages 11-19) and adult volunteers from all over Michigan as they participate in their choice of nearly 200 hands-on classroom and field-trip sessions throughout MSU’s campus and surrounding areas. Read more...
New 4-H Youth Educator Brings Experience, Enthusiasm to MSU Extension (6/7/07)
EAST LANSING, Mich. — Michigan State University (MSU) Extension has named Sara Keinath Wexford County 4-H youth educator, effective June 1. Read more...

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4-H Forever
Graphics source for the Michigan 4-H 100th Anniversary and beyond.
Michigan 4-H Downloads
Provides links to 4-H image files in many formats as well as promotional publications and presentations.
Michigan 4-H News Release Handbook
Developed to assist 4-H staff and volunteers in promoting 4-H events. The "News Release List" lists the state 4-H events and provides links to news templates. The "Media Relations" section includes tips for writing news releases, taking photos and working with the media.
Michigan 4-H Today Newsletter
Youth development news and event information for the Michigan 4-H community, published annually in September.
The 4-H Brand Network
Intranet Web site (from the National 4-H Council's marketing & communications team) is a resource for 4-H staff, volunteers and members to learn about the 4-H brand, share tips and ideas and download ready-made resources to use in promoting 4-H throughout local communities. The site provides media and marketing information, success stories, facts, a photo library, graphics, promotional kits and templates to use with print, Web sites and presentations.