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Deb Schmucker elected to Michigan 4-H Foundation board of trustees

Published on August 27, 2026
Deb Schmucker, Osseo, was elected to the Michigan 4-H Foundation board of trustees at its August board meeting.
Going home: Biosecurity tips for animals that travel off the farm

Published on August 24, 2026
Animals that travel to county fairs and other exhibitions that will return home pose a significant biosecurity risk to the animals who stay home.
Martin named 2026 Michigan 4-H Outstanding Lifetime Volunteer

Published on August 20, 2026
Washtenaw County 4-H volunteer Jean Martin has been honored with the prestigious 2026 Michigan 4-H Salute to Excellence Outstanding Lifetime Volunteer Award.
2026 Michigan 4-H Salute to Excellence Award recipients

Published on August 20, 2026
Two remarkable Michigan 4-H volunteers were named the 2026 Michigan 4-H Salute to Excellence Award winners for their outstanding contributions to both county and state 4-H programs: Jean Martin of Washtenaw County and Bryan Shirk of Branch County.
Shirk named 2026 Michigan 4-H Volunteer of the Year

Published on August 20, 2026
Branch County 4-H volunteer Bryan Shirk has been honored with the prestigious 2026 Michigan 4-H Salute to Excellence Volunteer of the Year Award.
Wearing multiple hats: Boundary considerations for volunteer managers

Published on August 13, 2026
Volunteer managers often wear many hats. Understanding when to lead, when to step back, and how to navigate overlapping roles helps create fair, transparent and positive experiences for everyone involved.
Glassen Foundation launches $50,000 matching challenge to strengthen Michigan 4-H Shooting Sports

Published on August 13, 2026
Glassen’s matching gift opportunity will double the impact of donations made to the Hal and Jean Glassen Michigan 4-H Shooting Sports Endowment.
Michigan voters approve all 11 MSU Extension county millages

Published on August 5, 2026
The results underscore the value Michiganders place on the trusted, local expertise and programs that MSU Extension provides.
Fair season and sportsmanship

Published on July 30, 2026
With fair season underway, practicing respect for animals, competitors, rules and others helps ensure positive, character-building experiences for everyone involved in 4-H.
From competitor to coach: Michigan 4-H youth gives back by leading novice team to state title

Published on July 30, 2026
A Washtenaw County 4-H youth chose to forgo her eligibility for this year’s Michigan 4-H Dairy Quiz Bowl Contest to coach her county’s novice 4-H team. The team came out victorious at the contest, winning the novice state title.