MSU Extension4-H Advisory Group Support

Training and technical assistance for community and county 4-H advisory groups to help them provide high-quality and effective youth development programming consistent with Michigan 4-H policies and practices.

Providing high-quality and effective youth development programming consistent with the theory, policies and practices of Michigan 4-H Youth Development is a priority of MSU Extension. To accomplish this, training and technical assistance on issues such as 4-H structure, by-laws and best practices is available to community and county 4-H advisory groups across the state.

Looking for resources for your advisory group? View our Advisory Toolkit.

For more information, contact Darren Bagley, bagleyda@msu.edu.

News

New 4-H year, new 4-H officers

Published on January 2, 2020

The new 4-H year is the time of electing new 4-H officers for a yearlong of learning.

Speed meeting icebreaker for clubs or groups

Published on December 13, 2019

Speed meetings are a fun and exciting way to meet many members of a new team.

Using rotating flip charts as a facilitative tool

Published on October 16, 2019

Rotating flip charts are a facilitation tool that allows everyone a chance to speak on every issue.

Fun teambuilding for 4-H advisory groups

Published on August 6, 2019

Teambuilding exercises can help build relationships and resolve challenges.

Facilitating distance meetings with youth

Published on July 11, 2019

Using technology helps encourage youth voice in webinars and conference calls.