MSU Extension hosts successful second Michigan 4-H Day at the Capitol
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EmailOn October 9, MSU Extension hosted the second Michigan 4-H Day at the Capitol to elevate awareness of the Michigan 4-H program and its impact.
On October 9, Michigan State University Extension hosted the second Michigan 4-H Day at the Capitol to showcase the positive impact of the Michigan 4-H program and bring additional visibility to its effects. The event was held in the atrium of Heritage Hall – the Capitol Visitor’s Center.
“We were so excited to bring this event back in 2024,” said Deanna East, MSU Extension associate director who served as the event emcee. “Michigan 4-H is certainly worth celebrating every day of the year and we are grateful for the opportunity to highlight this impactful program to our state’s leaders.”
Michigan 4-H is the flagship youth development program of MSU Extension and reached nearly 135,000 young people ages 5 to 19 last year alone. Through various activities, clubs, groups, programs and events, 4-H’ers are offered hands-on learning experiences that help them explore their passions and interests while growing confidence, life skills and a sense of responsibility.
“The Michigan 4-H program serves an incredible number of youth each year but we hope to reach even more young people in the years ahead” continued East. “Elevating awareness of the program is one of our primary goals for Michigan 4-H Day at the Capitol and we believe this event will help connect more youth with our program and all that Michigan 4-H has to offer.”
Michigan 4-H Day at the Capitol was attended by legislators, stakeholders and members of the public. At the event, attendees visited information booths hosted by Michigan 4-H youth and staff. A brief program featured East as well as: legislative host Representative Reggie Miller; MSU President Kevin Guskiewicz; Emma Young, policy analyst for Governor Whitmer and a Michigan 4-H alumna; Everett Howell, Michigan 4-H youth from Leelanau County; and Brianna Sierra, Michigan 4-H youth from Genesee County.
The program was livestreamed on the Michigan 4-H Facebook and can be viewed at www.facebook.com/Michigan4H. To learn more about Michigan 4-H, visit www.canr.msu.edu/4h.
