Cattle Hoof Trimming

Once again the Branch County Jr. Livestock Association is hosting a Cattle Hoof Trimming set for Saturday, June 20th.  It  will start at 11:30 am and will be located by the swine barn.  You will need to register by emailing BJCLA at branchcountyjuniorlivestock@gmail.com so you can get your appointment time set for your animals.  Just email your family name and the number of head that need trimmed.  It will take approximately 15 minutes per head.  

This is free for Branch County exhibitors, and $30 per head for non-exhibitors.  

Livestock Reminders

This week we have the Livestock Showmanship Clinic set for Tuesday, June 9th at 6 pm.  

Branch County Jr. Livestock is sponsoring this event and they will start off with Pizza and a Buyer Letter Workshop.  Youth will then divide off into their specie areas.  Youth are welcome to bring their animals for this portion, pigs must stay at home but swine exhibitors can bring their whips.  This workshop is for Beef, Starter Calf, Pigs, Sheep and Goats. 

No sign up, just show up! 

June 4-H Newsletter

 4-H Newsletter for June is ready!  All 4-H Families will receive them via their 4-H online emails.  Watch Facebook for your link or simply click HERE for your copy.

May 4-H Newsletter

 We are ready to share our May 2026 4-H Newsletter!  Plenty pages to check out!

Fair Booster Shift Request Form

 Hey 4-H Leaders, the Fair Boosters have already emailed you the 2026 Eat Stand Shift Request Form.  Don't forget to fill it out and return it to them so they can get their 2026 Fair Eat Stand Schedule completed.  4-H Clubs get first dibs on the shifts, so complete it by their requested date.  If you need another form.... here it is!  

Pre-Fair Meeting Scheduled

 Attention all Organizational Leaders,

Pre-Fair Meeting is set for Monday, May 11th at the MSU Extension Conference Room and will start at 7 pm.  Don't forget to send in your club's Pre Fair Supply Form ahead of time so we can make sure all your copies are prepped for you.

All clubs have received their 2026 4-H Club Rosters via email.  If you need any other type of report, make sure to let Tammy know and she will get it prepared for you.  You will get your Fair Books, Newsletters, Billboard Form, Parade Form, Booth Details, Info on Grandest Drive, along with any 4-H Branch Bud Record Sheets and Branch Bud notebooks.  

Many Pre-Fair details will be discussed, make sure to mark your calendar for May 11th!

Small Animal Workshops Announced