MSU Extension Kalamazoo County

4-H is growing current and future leaders!

Look through the educational links below for ideas to help in growing kids who are confident and strong, curious enough to question and capable enough to find the answers; growing youth who stick to a job until the job gets done and know how to work with others, as well as lead!

4-H grows from the farms to the towns, and from the suburbs to the cities. Anywhere curiosity roams and confidence thrives. Anywhere technology can be advanced and achievement is valued. Anywhere positive change is possible and giving back moves communities forward.

After all, true leaders aren’t born; they’re grown!

Local resources

• Wild Spartans
• Kitchen Passport

MSU resources

• Michigan 4-H specific items 
• MSU 4-H Children Garden
• Teaching Science When You Don’t Know Diddley Squat
• MSU Extension Heads In, Hearts In
• Animal Science Anywhere
• 4-H Science Blast Activities
• 4-H Science Blast in the Classroom
• Inquiring Minds Want to Know

Partnered resources

• Utah Discover Clubs
• Minnesota Extension 4-H Library
• 4-H Virtual Farm - there is information on beef, fishing, agriculture and more. This site is courtesy of the Virginia Cooperation Extension. There are a lot of interactive activities to help you learn, even if you've never been on a farm.
• 4-H Mall