MSU Extension 4-H Advisory Group Support

Resources

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  4-H Livestock Council Committee By-law Example

  Published on April 17, 2026
  This document provides sample Livestock Committee Bylaws for Michigan 4-H Advisory Groups.

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  4-H Horse Committee By-law Example

  Published on April 17, 2026
  This document provides sample 4-H Horse Association Constitution and Bylaws for Michigan 4-H Advisory Groups.

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  Partnership Playbook: Strategies for Effective Collaboration

  Published on March 13, 2026
  Community partnerships are a powerful tool for creating meaningful, lasting change. This resource will provide principles and practices for creating partnerships that are mission-aligned, equitable and rooted in community.

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  4-H Essential Elements for Positive Youth Development

  Published on November 6, 2024
  A national research impact assessment project revealed that four elements are essential to positive youth development.

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  Advisory Group Disbanding Fact Sheet

  Published on April 23, 2024
  Use the Advisory Group Disbanding Fact Sheet to help you take actions that are appropriate in your situation.

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  Michigan 4-H Advisory Council Responsibilities, Best Practices & Requirements

  Published on October 1, 2018
  County 4-H boards and committees have many of the same responsibilities as a county Council, however, their responsibilities typically relate to a specific program or project area.

• Michigan 4-H Advisory Groups 4-H Club By-Laws: Sample Template

  Published on November 9, 2017
  A well-written set of by-laws will provide a club with direction and structure. In addition it can outline the major functions of the group so that the membership knows the expectations.

• Children & Youth Programming: Developing Civically Engaged Leaders

  Published on April 24, 2017
  With a goal of ensuring every Michigan child is prepared with the knowledge, tools and skills to lead a healthy and productive life, MSU Extension’s children and youth programming uses the experiential learning model through which children learn best.

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  Children and Youth Programming: Developing Civically Engaged Leaders

  Published on April 13, 2017
  With a goal of ensuring every Michigan child is prepared with the knowledge, tools and skills to lead a healthy and productive life, MSU Extension’s children and youth programming uses the experiential learning model through which children learn best.

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  Running an Election

  Published on January 9, 2017
  Selecting your officers to lead a club, council, committee or board is one of the most important responsibility of a group.