06/11/2026
The start of summer means the start of a new 4-H season for many farm families across Michigan.
At Dancer Creek Farm, the next generation of livestock farmers is already hard at work. The girls recently purchased their bottle calves—young Holstein bull calves from a local dairy—and will spend the next several months feeding, training, caring for, and preparing them for the county fair.
What many people don't see is the commitment behind a 4-H project. These calves need to be fed twice a day, trained to lead, monitored for health, and cared for every single day. Along the way, kids learn animal husbandry, responsibility, public speaking, record keeping, marketing, and sales.
By the time fair season arrives, they'll have invested countless hours into raising their animals.
We're proud to work with farm families who are raising not only livestock, but also the next generation of farmers, agricultural leaders, and community members.
Good luck to all the 4-H kids starting projects this summer—we can't wait to see what you accomplish.
