4-H Alumni News
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Estate gift creates lasting 4-H legacy; grows endowment
Published on June 16, 2022
An estate gift from long-time 4-H supporters and alumni George and Deanna House will grow the Founders Fund. -
2022 CANR Alumni Association scholarship recipients announced
Published on June 7, 2022
The College of Agriculture and Natural Resources Alumni Association awards scholarships to students who are well-rounded in their academic and non-academic pursuits and have a vision for their future career. -
4-H alumni step up for Michigan 4-H
Published on May 9, 2022
Throughout the month of May, Michigan 4-H alumni and supporters are stepping up to the challenge in support of 4-H. Since May 1, nearly 300 participants have been engaged in the Michigan 4-H Alumni & Supporters Walking Challenge! -
Outstanding 4-H volunteers recognized with MFB 4-H Excellence in Agriculture Awards
Published on February 23, 2022
Two outstanding Michigan 4-H volunteers were honored with 2021-22 Michigan Farm Bureau (MFB) 4-H Excellence in Agriculture Awards Feb. 19 at MFB’s Growing Together Conference in Grand Rapids. -
Suzanne Threadgould grows endowment for Ingham County 4-H
Published on February 11, 2022
In 2016, Suzanne Threadgould created an endowment in honor of her husband’s life and career with Michigan 4-H. Recently, she made an IRA charitable required minimum distribution gift to grow the fund, increasing the impact for generations to come. -
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. -
Love of animals sparks 4-H alumna’s interest in animal science, production agriculture
Published on November 18, 2021
With a love of animals, 4-H alumna and undergraduate animal science student Sadie Finegan dreams of a career in production agriculture. -
4-H Foundation holds officer and trustee elections
Published on November 1, 2021
Michigan 4-H Foundation officer and trustee elections were held Oct. 1. -
Longest-serving 4-H Foundation trustee retires from board
Published on November 1, 2021
Pamala R. Babbitt retired from the Michigan 4-H Foundation board Oct. 1, serving as a trustee since 1984-85. -
4-H’er pursues IAT dairy management certificate
Published on October 25, 2021
Abigail VanDyk credits 4-H experiences for piquing her interest to further her education at Michigan State through the Institute of Agricultural Technology.