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Michigan 4-H's improved 4-H SPARK Survey helps identify youth sparks

Published on February 20, 2025
Michigan 4-H staff updated the 4-H SPARK Survey to improve youth access to 4-H projects.
Building assets for youth success

Published on February 20, 2025
Youth need assets to avoid risky behavior and become successful adults.
Building youth recognition into 4-H club programming

Published on February 20, 2025
4-H volunteers can build a variety of important life skills through the usage of recognition.
Houghton County’s Trap Rock 4-H Club celebrates 100 years of community, service and youth development

Published on February 3, 2025
The end of 2024 wrapped up a milestone year for the Trap Rock 4-H Club in Houghton County. Though the formal incorporation paperwork has long been lost to time, the club celebrated 2024 as their centennial year.
Meet Julie Becker: Gratiot County 4-H

Published on January 23, 2025
A personal testimonial of the impact of Michigan 4-H from Gratiot County 4-H'er Julie Becker.
The Partnership Playbook: Driving successful partnerships through goal setting

Published on January 23, 2025
Setting clear goals in partnerships with youth-serving organizations is the key to making a real and lasting difference for young people and their communities.
Become a 4-H camp counselor to develop leadership skills

Published on January 22, 2025
Michigan 4-H Youth Development helps youth develop leadership skills and a sense of responsibility as it trains them to become camp counselors.
Best practices to consider when planning a 4-H field trip or tour

Published on January 17, 2025
4-H field trips or tours can add value to experiential learning.
Outstanding agricultural 4-H volunteers sought for MFB 4-H Excellence in Agriculture Award

Published on January 16, 2025
The Michigan 4-H Foundation is seeking nominations of remarkable agricultural 4-H volunteers for the Michigan Farm Bureau (MFB) 4-H Excellence in Agriculture Award. Nominations due March 15.
Celebrate Michigan 4-H at the 19th annual 4-H Day at the Breslin

Published on January 13, 2025
MSU Extension invites 4-H members, families, volunteers and staff members to join them March 1 during 4-H Day at the Breslin. This fun family event will be held at the Jack Breslin Student Events Center.