By Abbey Miller
The Michigan 4-H Foundation is pleased to announce the creation of the Michigan Pork Producers Association 4-H Endowment, established through a five-year pledge from the Michigan Pork Producers Association (MPPA).
This new endowed fund strengthens a longstanding partnership between Michigan Pork Producers, Michigan State University Extension’s 4-H Youth Development program and the Michigan 4-H Foundation. Together, these organizations share a commitment to preparing the next generation of agricultural leaders and strengthening Michigan’s livestock industry.
By establishing this endowment, MPPA is making a lasting investment in high-quality educational experiences for 4-H youth. Annual interest earnings will support Michigan 4-H livestock and animal science programs such as the Michigan 4-H Livestock Workshop, 4-H livestock and meats judging camps and contests, and the 4-H Animal and Veterinary Science Camp. In addition, the endowment will provide sustained support for the Michigan 4-H State Swine Award, which recognizes outstanding achievement by youth in the swine project area. Collectively, these 4-H programs help young people build skills in animal care, biosecurity, nutrition, evaluation, and industry stewardship—competencies essential for the future of Michigan’s pork and overall livestock sectors.
Source : msu.edu