News

From ideas to enterprises: Empowering the next generation of entrepreneurs

Published on May 14, 2026
Michigan’s youth to showcase their entrepreneurial ventures at the CEC Conference, inspiring communities to nurture future business leaders.
4-H livestock showmanship guides now available

Published on May 14, 2026
Detailed guides about beef, sheep, swine and goat showmanship are now available through Michigan 4-H.
New scholarship funds expand educational opportunities for Michigan 4-H’ers

Published on May 12, 2026
The Michigan 4-H Foundation is pleased to announce the creation of six new scholarship funds that will support 4-H youth across Michigan in pursuing postsecondary education.
4-H Stories in the Garden returns for 29th season

Published on May 12, 2026
This summer, families are invited to enjoy the magic of reading, nature and teen leadership as 4-H Stories in the Garden celebrates its 29th year at the Michigan 4-H Children’s Garden.
New memorial scholarships honor 4-H leaders and support Michigan youth

Published on May 6, 2026
Three new Michigan 4-H Foundation memorial scholarships will support 4-H youth pursuing postsecondary education: the John Aylsworth 4-H Scholarship, Marie Wagester Memorial 4-H Scholarship Fund and the Melinda Klockziem Memorial Scholarship Fund.
Every spark needs a champion

Published on May 6, 2026
How caring adults help youth discover their sparks.
Understanding the nature of boundaries is key to youth-adult partnerships

Published on May 6, 2026
Setting healthy boundaries in youth-adult partnerships begins with an understanding of how they work.
Exploring bias

Published on May 6, 2026
Much of our discomfort with acknowledging bias comes from the assumption that only ‘bad’ people have biases. The problem is not the thought or bias, but if we act on the bias to exclude or discriminate against others different from us.
Tom Nugent elected to Michigan 4-H Foundation board of trustees

Published on May 6, 2026
Tom Nugent, Clarksville, was elected to the Michigan 4-H Foundation board of trustees in March 2026.
Grants for 4-H clubs: What you need to know

Published on April 27, 2026
When 4-H clubs need funding, grants are one option. Who is eligible to apply and how should the process begin?