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2023 Michigan 4-H State Award winners announced

Published on July 10, 2023
The Michigan 4-H State Awards Program recognized outstanding 4-H members following the opening session of 4-H Exploration Days on June 21. A Michigan 4-H State Award is the highest honor bestowed on Michigan 4-H members.
Orange, blue, green or gold: What color are you?

Published on March 27, 2023
Michigan 4-H uses Real Colors personality assessment to help teens prepare for interviews and the world of work. Attend 4-H Exploration Days to learn more!
Michigan 4-H’ers sweep MSU’S Pre-College Scholarships in 2023

Published on March 7, 2023
For youth interested in postsecondary education, Michigan State University (MSU) Extension’s flagship youth development program Michigan 4-H is helping to not only prepare youth for college success but also make it more affordable.
Farming can be a rewarding career and opportunity to be your own boss

Published on February 23, 2023
An upcoming 4-H Exploration Days session will educate young people about a day in the life of a dairy farmer while fostering employability skills.
Find your path to 4-H through 4-H Exploration Days

Published on January 12, 2023
4-H Exploration Days provides a hands-on experience of what 4-H and Michigan State University have to offer and helps youth develop life skills to use now and in the future.
Michigan 4-H Foundation funds 4-H statewide learning experience sponsorships

Published on November 16, 2022
For the 2022-23 program year, the Michigan 4-H Foundation funded sponsorships for 20 statewide 4-H learning experiences totaling $95,503.
Eppelheimers create fund to support 4-H Exploration Days

Published on November 14, 2022
One of the country’s largest multi-day 4-H events, 4-H Exploration Days returned for its 51st year in June 2022. A new endowment created by Donald and Linda Eppelheimer will provide 4-H Exploration Days with perpetual funding for years to come.
Learning outside the box

Published on July 29, 2022
Infusing workforce development into a fitness movement experience.
4-H alumna credits 4-H Capitol Experience for leading to her career choice

Published on February 11, 2022
Alger County Michigan 4-H alumna Kennedy DeFrancesco participated in many state and national 4-H events during her years in 4-H. However, 4-H Capitol Experience was most life-changing, igniting plans for a political science degree and a career in law.
From choir to career: 4-H inspires Michigan youth to follow the music in his heart

Published on August 19, 2020
Calhoun County 4-H alumnus Jontaj Wallace shares how his 4-H experiences helped shape his career in music.