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Boundaries have benefits
Published on January 5, 2018
Setting boundaries may be difficult but they yield benefits. -
The art of providing feedback
Published on January 5, 2018
Feedback can help us improve our skills and attitudes but it can be difficult to give and receive. These tips can help you offer the type of feedback that makes communities stronger. -
Tips for setting boundaries
Published on January 5, 2018
Boundaries allow us to cope with the realities of life, find balance and happiness, and keep our priorities in check. -
Listening to understand
Published on January 5, 2018
Listening to understand takes practice and asking questions can help you improve this skill. -
4-H: It’s not just for young people
Published on January 4, 2018
Families have fun and learn together in 4-H. -
Michigan 4-H Fire Explorers Club comes to the rescue while building future firefighters
Published on July 19, 2017
With a diminishing number of volunteers in emergency services, including firefighters and emergency medical technician crews, one Upper Peninsula township faced a growing problem. -
Michigan’s first Borlaug-Ruan interns credit 4-H for their success
Published on July 13, 2017
In just three years, two Michigan youth have received the prestigious Borlaug-Ruan International Internship, an honor bestowed on individuals who fight for food security for all. -
4-H ‘true leaders’ across Michigan assist in rangeland wildfire disaster relief
Published on May 11, 2017
Early in March, regions of Colorado, Oklahoma, Kansas and Texas were devastated by high winds and uncontrollable wildfires. Seeing a critical need, Michigan 4-H'ers across the state stepped up to show their support and provide relief. -
Michigan 4-H alum Izzy showcases her passion for fashion on this season’s Project Runway: Junior
Published on February 14, 2017
A Michigan 4-H'er is living out her childhood dream at the young age of 16. She was a contestant on season two of the reality show "Project Runway: Junior," currently airing on Lifetime TV. -
4-H Challenged Me helps kids make a new connection
Published on February 10, 2017
A new peer-to-peer Michigan State University Extension Michigan 4-H program is giving mild to severely disabled children from Lapeer, Macomb, Tuscola and Sanilac counties the chance to show livestock at the Eastern Michigan State Fair.