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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.
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.
MSU Distinguished Academic Staff honoree credits Michigan 4-H for igniting his successful career

Published on February 27, 2020
MSU Extension’s Brandon Schroeder was recently honored with MSU's Distinguished Academic Staff Award. However, before joining MSU Extension 15 years ago, Schroeder was already a part of the Extension community: he spent his youth as a Michigan 4-H member.
Cultural exercise: Japan radio taiso

Published on February 13, 2020
To add more stretching to your daily routine, consider making it a cultural experience by trying the Japanese radio taiso.
4-H Exploration Days offers youth entrepreneurship classes

Published on January 29, 2020
Youth interested in learning more about business and entrepreneurship ideas can attend 4-H Exploration Days, June 24-26, 2020.