4-H Alumni News

Michigan 4-H Foundation offers mini-grants up to $1,000 for local programs

Published on April 2, 2021
The Michigan 4-H Foundation has announced grant and award opportunities of up to $1,000 to support local 4-H clubs and county programs for the 2021-2022 program year.
Blanchards establish endowment to offer MSU scholarships to 4-H’ers

Published on February 18, 2021
Janet and former Gov. James Blanchard have established a new endowment to support post-secondary scholarships for 4-H’ers attending Michigan State University (MSU). The scholarship application will be open from March 1-31, 2021.
4-H alumnus Domonique Clemons elected to serve as Genesee County Commissioner for 4th District

Published on February 16, 2021
A dream fulfilled: 4-H participation as a youth was the catalyst for a career in government.
4-H volunteers receive MFB 4-H Excellence In Agriculture Awards

Published on February 2, 2021
Two outstanding 4-H volunteers receive 2020-21 Michigan Farm Bureau (MFB) 4-H Excellence in Agriculture Awards and $1,000 program grants.
AFRE senior learns the business side of the dairy industry

Published on January 20, 2021
Agribusiness management student Lynn Olthof builds on her experiences from her grandparents’ dairy farm, 4-H and FFA.
MSU alum shares what it means to be a Spartan

Published on November 17, 2020
Animal science and vet medicine alum Bethany Myers recalls how student research and scholarship support enabled her to achieve academic and professional success.
Maria Davis’ integrated experience at MSU is right fit for provost skills

Published on November 12, 2020
Entomology alumna Maria Davis, now a college provost, values skills developed from teaching, field research and mentoring.
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.
Malletts create MSU Extension emerging needs fund

Published on June 30, 2020
To help support MSU Extension into the future, Jef and Patty Mallett have provided a future gift to support emerging needs within MSU Extension.
Walmart Foundation gives $10,000 to support Michigan 4-H Mask Project

Published on June 23, 2020
Over 6,052 cloth face coverings have been made by the Michigan 4-H community and donated statewide to those in need.