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#PlantsGiving: Bringing plant relatives back into view

Published on November 25, 2025
#PlantsGiving encourages us to appreciate the remarkable diversity behind holiday gatherings. Keep a tally of the plant families used in your holiday meal and share photos online with #PlantsGiving.
Washtenaw County youth elected to Michigan 4-H Foundation Board of Trustees

Published on November 25, 2025
Washtenaw County 4-H member Shepherd Thompson was elected to the Michigan 4-H Foundation Board of Trustees in October.
The power of boundaries: Why they matter for volunteer managers

Published on November 25, 2025
Learn how setting boundaries creates balance for you and empowers volunteers to thrive.
Checklist to prepare 4-H animal project facilities for winter weather

Published on November 25, 2025
Ten items to check for and do before winter weather arrives when you have or are getting 4-H animal projects.
The five Ps of the lemonade stand: The importance of people

Published on November 25, 2025
When youth run a lemonade stand, they are learning and practicing the important concepts of the five Ps of marketing. This article focuses on customers, which are the lifeblood of your lemonade stand.
Maple sugar season: a welcome sign of spring

Published on November 25, 2025
Discover simple ways that you can learn more and get involved in maple-sugaring in your own backyard!
Michigan 4-H youth have great success at national horse judging contests this fall

Published on November 25, 2025
Michigan 4-H youth competed at the Eastern National 4-H Round-up and the All-American Quarter Horse Congress.
The science of big trees

Published on November 25, 2025
Learning more about big trees and where to find them in Michigan.
4-H livestock and meats judging teams represent Michigan nationally

Published on November 24, 2025
The top meats and livestock judging teams from the 2025 state contests competed across the country this fall, representing Michigan on the national stage.
Michigan 4-H youth shine at World Show Competition!

Published on November 24, 2025
Two Michigan 4-H members exhibit skills learned in their 4-H horse and pony project career at the 2025 World Clydesdale Show!