This series includes classes on alpacas, sheep, and swine.  You can attend one, two, or all three classes!  Schomaker Farms and Saginaw 4-H Michigan State University are teaming up to offer a 12-month farm education learning series in 2025.  Each month will offer a different learning topic and hands-on activity.  Youth will be fully immersed in the farming experience! All sessions will take place at Schomaker Farms located at 1103 Leddy Rd, Saginaw, MI 48609 (Shields Area)

Open to ages 5-19.  Activities are best suited for youth ages 8-13.  Younger youth may need help with activities. 4-H membership is required. Space is limited!  Cost: $10 per session per youth or $20 per youth for 3 sessions.  Youth under the age of 5 may attend along with a registered sibling.  NO REFUNDS will be given.

Registration – youth will register 4-H Online by following the steps below.

CURRENT 4-H members enrolled in the 23-24 year –

Register https://4hfarmedseries25.4honline.com

NEW 4-H members –

Create a family profile at https://v2.4honline.com/#/user/sign-in  Select the “Saginaw County General 4-H Experience”.

Once your 4-H membership is approved (you will receive email notification), register for the event at https://4hfarmedseries25.4honline.com

Have questions or need assistance contact [email protected].

Schedule

Date: January 23 – Thursday

Time: 5:45pm – 6:45pm

All About Alpacas

Date: February 20 – Thursday

Time: 5:45pm – 6:45pm

All About Sheep

Date: March 20 – Thursday

Time: 5:45pm -6:45pm

All About Pigs