4-H Today

4-H Capitol Experience prepares teens for active citizenship

Published on March 22, 2013
Teens from across Michigan gathered at the state Capitol March 17-20 for the annual 4-H Capitol Experience conference.
Teacher’s pet! 4-H teen brings dog to schools to help kids improve reading

Published on March 22, 2013
4-H teen Hannah Montgomery helps kids improve their reading skills when they get to read to her dog, Dash.
4-H member uses grant, hydroponics to enhance community’s food system

Published on January 18, 2013
One Michigan 4-H member in Eaton County made a choice to educate youth in two Michigan school systems, communicating a message of nutrition and hands-on learning in areas that had few healthy-living-focused programs for youth.
Delta County 4-H’ers donate portion of their fair earnings to assist local community charities

Published on January 18, 2013
Two brothers from Delta County 4-H took the nationwide 4-H Revolution of Responsibility campaign seriously, when they donated a portion of their fair earnings to give local community charities a boost.
What is 4-H Capitol Experience? The name does not do it justice!

Published on December 21, 2012
In this article, a 15-year-old Livingston County 4-H'er describes how attendance at the 2012 4-H Capitol Experience changed her life.
"BLOOM Where You’re Planted" connects youth of all abilities

Published on December 11, 2012
Lenawee County youth who step up to mentor young people with disabilities find they are building relationships as well as imparting principles of horticulture through the Michigan 4-H BLOOM Where You're Planted program.
Alpena 4-H’er feeds more than 40 local families and teaches over 500 children about gardening

Published on November 28, 2012
One Northern Michigan teen makes an impact in her community after learning that many families in the state suffer from hunger.
Extraordinary volunteer makes early start in politics

Published on November 15, 2012
If you need a community volunteer in Chippewa County, chances are she is already taking action on the cause.
How one 4-H club fulfilled the 4-H pledge

Published on October 18, 2012
In this article one member of an Oceana County 4-H club describes how her group fulfilled the 4-H pledge by doing something for "our club, community, country and our world."
Shooting Sports Tournament draws from 35 counties

Published on September 27, 2012
Nearly 500 youth participated in the 2012 Michigan 4-H State Shooting Sports Tournament.