4-H Today
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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.
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First exposure to 4-H inspires Wayne County mom to volunteer
Published on November 26, 2019
Kimberly Clemons, a Wayne County 4-H volunteer, had never heard of 4-H until 2013. Today she is a committed volunteer who finds great rewards in her service through 4-H.
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4-H Alumni Ashleigh Apel gives back with 4-H STEAM Corps
Published on November 22, 2019
Wayne County 4-H alum Ashleigh Apel shares her experience as a 4-H STEAM Corps member and how 4-H has impacted her life overall.
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Oakland County 4-H alumnus to be inducted into National 4-H Hall of Fame
Published on August 27, 2019
LC Scramlin to receive prestigious honor after 47 years of Michigan 4-H involvement.
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More to explore: 4-H Exploration Days celebrates 50 years of changing lives
Published on July 19, 2019
One of the largest multi-day 4-H youth events in the country, the 2019 event marked a historic milestone as 4-H Exploration Days celebrated its 50th year. Over the years, the program has been attended by a collective 150,000 participants.
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Michigan 4-H'er turned volunteer supports science education at 4-H Great Lakes & Natural Resources Camp
Published on May 6, 2019
For nine summers, Liz Seifert attended the 4-H Great Lakes & Natural Resources Camp (GLNRC) near the shores of Lake Huron at Camp Chickagami in Presque Isle, Michigan.
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4-H Tales for Tails: Growing literacy in Gladwin County
Published on May 3, 2019
The 4-H Tales for Tails SPIN club helps youth improves their reading skills while benefiting local shelter animals.
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Michigan 4-H Alumni Profile: Nate Seese
Published on March 27, 2019
4-H alumni and first Michigan 4-H’er to win a 4-H Youth In Action Award reflects on his experience in 4-H and how it impacted his life
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Delta County 4-H shooting sports instructor keeps youth on target
Published on November 14, 2018
When Erick Kestila first attended the 4-H After School Archery Program, he had no idea he would lead the program one day. But he also had no idea how the program would affect his daughter’s life, inspiring him to ensure the opportunity would continue.
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Adventure abroad: Michigan teen experiences life in Japan through 4-H
Published on September 13, 2018
While other teens spent the summer attending sports camps, working part-time jobs or sitting poolside, six Michigan 4-H’ers had a different summertime adventure: traveling abroad through the 4-H international exchange program.
