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Group management for youth settings: Strategies for attention

Published on October 24, 2024
Having strategies to gain and regain youths’ attention is key to keeping the group on track.
The Partnership Playbook: Building a strong foundation with partners

Published on October 24, 2024
Building trust and rapport among members of a community partnership is an important part of collaboration in youth development.
Help youth build the Five C’s: Competence, confidence, connection, character and compassion

Published on October 21, 2024
Volunteers can take these simple steps to help youth build the Five C’s.
Starting the 4-H season off right: Suggestions for the year’s first meeting

Published on October 14, 2024
Build excitement for the new 4-H year for 4-H members, club leaders and parents excited to spring into action with their 4-H club!
The Partnership Playbook: Initiating a partnership

Published on October 14, 2024
Starting a community partnership from scratch can feel like a challenge, but by taking the steps outlined in the Partnership Playbook, you can build strong relationships.
Why are sparks champions important for youth to thrive?

Published on October 14, 2024
Spark champions are adults who are present in a youth’s life and help create a thriving atmosphere for that youth.
Gould and Yeager honored as outstanding 4-H agriculture volunteer

Published on September 25, 2024
Rick Gould and Kevin Yeager of St. Joseph County was among five Michigan Farm Bureau 4-H Excellence in Agriculture Award recipients honored in 2024.
Specht named Michigan 4-H Volunteer of the Year

Published on September 25, 2024
Saginaw County 4-H volunteer Jennifer Specht has been honored with a prestigious Michigan 4-H Salute to Excellence Volunteer of the Year award.
Apple receives highest Michigan 4-H honor

Published on September 25, 2024
Apple has been honored with the prestigious Michigan 4-H Citation Award at a ceremony on Sept. 21.
Weatherspoon named outstanding 4-H alumnus

Published on September 25, 2024
Cass County 4-H alumnus Dr. Dave D. Weatherspoon, of East Lansing, was among ten 4-H alumni inducted into the 2024 class of the Michigan 4-H Emerald Clover Society at a ceremony on Sept. 21.