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Youth participation in advisory boards offers fresh perspectives and long-term benefits

Published on June 2, 2025
Inviting young people to take seats at the decision-making table offers unique perspectives and youth inclusion on advisory boards is proving to be beneficial not only for youth development, but also for the organization they serve.
Validating without fueling: A volunteer’s role in rumor management

Published on May 29, 2025
Building youth life skills to handle rumors with confidence.
Michigan Milk Producers Association establishes endowment for 4-H dairy youth

Published on May 20, 2025
The Joseph M. Diglio 4-H Dairy Youth Endowment Fund is dedicated to supporting the next generation of dairy youth leaders in Michigan.
Tools to help you find the roadmap to success

Published on May 19, 2025
Having a vision for the future can be challenging, especially for young people. These three processes that can help you find your roadmap to success.
Ten Michigan 4-H volunteers honored for 50 years of service in 2025 by MSU Extension

Published on May 12, 2025
For the fifth year, Michigan State University Extension is celebrating ten outstanding volunteers who have given a half-century of service to Michigan 4-H.
From ideas to enterprises: Empowering the next generation of entrepreneurs

Published on May 7, 2025
Michigan’s youth to showcase their entrepreneurial ventures at the CEC Conference, inspiring communities to nurture future business leaders.
Michigan 4-H State Award Spotlight: Ezri Westrate

Published on May 7, 2025
Ezri Westrate has been recognized as an outstanding 4-H member in the Michigan 4-H State Awards Program.
The do’s and don’ts of service dog etiquette

Published on May 1, 2025
Have you ever seen a vested dog in the grocery store or on an airplane? Do you know how to interact with service dogs appropriately?
How to build relationships in your 4-H club

Published on May 1, 2025
Building relationships within your club is essential to building a welcoming 4-H environment.
Helping youth share their 4-H story: A quick and impactful activity for volunteers

Published on May 1, 2025
4-H volunteers can play a key role in helping youth learn how to share their 4-H story.