2026 Michigan 4-H Dairy Conference
Feb. 27-March 1, 2026
Okemos Event Center
2187 University Park Dr.
Okemos, MI 48864
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Anthony Hall
Michigan State University
474 S. Shaw Ln.
East Lansing, MI 48824
Time:
Registration at Anthony Hall: Friday, Feb. 27, 2026, 6-6:45 p.m.
Workshop Ends and Pick-Up from Anthony Hall: Sunday, March 1, 2026, 2 p.m. after lunch
Cost:
$220.00 - 4-H members, Adults that have completed the Gold Volunteer Selection Process
In order to participate youth participants MUST complete their registration as members of Michigan 4-H for the 2025/2026 4-H program year. Returning 4-H members can reenroll in Michigan 4-H, and new 4-H members can register for the first time by going to https://mi.4honline.com/. There is no fee to join 4-H. Youth who do not complete their reenrollment or enrollment in Michigan 4-H will have their registration cancelled on Feb. 5, 2026.
If other payment options beyond credit card are needed, please contact Kendra Van Order at vanorde4@msu.edu or 517-432-4306 for other options.
Persons canceling without a replacement after Feb. 5, 2026, or who do not show up at the workshop will be billed the full registration fee.
Who Should Attend?
The Michigan 4-H Dairy Conference is designed for 12- to 19-year-old youth (by Jan. 1, 2026) enrolled in the 4-H Dairy Program and those interested in dairy cattle. Counties must send one adult chaperone for every five youth delegates of the same gender attending the conference. Adult chaperones need to have completed the Gold Volunteer Selection Process in their county, complete the Chaperone Module in Volunteer Central, and be in good standing. We are asking that each county group have one adult identified as the head chaperone for the weekend. 4-H'ers who attended last year can attend again, but we encourage you to give priority to first time participants.
Conference Objective:
The purpose of our program is to provide 4-H'ers with the opportunity to learn about Michigan agriculture, to increase their knowledge of the dairy industry in Michigan, to develop their self-esteem, self-awareness, and leadership skills, and to help them become more knowledgeable about the many issues affecting agriculture now and in the future. The weekend will include many hands-on activities led by MSU Extension staff and MSU faculty and students.
Registration for 2026 Michigan 4-H Dairy Conference is open.
Registration closes at 11:59 p.m. ET on February 5, 2026.
There are 90 openings available.
Registration for 2026 Michigan 4-H Dairy Conference is open.
Registration closes at 11:59 p.m. ET on February 5, 2026.
There are 90 openings available.
Registration for 2026 Michigan 4-H Dairy Conference is open.
Registration closes at 11:59 p.m. ET on February 5, 2026.
There are 90 openings available.
Accommodations
Michigan State University Extension programs, services events, and materials are open to all without regard to race, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, religion, age, height, weight, disability, political beliefs, sexual orientation, marital status, family status, or veteran status. Accommodations for persons with disabilities may be requested by contacting the event contact two weeks prior to the start of the event. Requests received after this date will be honored whenever possible.
Contact Information
For information, contact Kendra Van Order at vanorde4@msu.edu or 517-432-4306.