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Outcomes and indicators: What are they and why do they matter?

Published on June 30, 2025
One of the best ways for a youth development program to show the difference it is making is by identifying clear program outcomes and indicators.
Career portfolios and 4-H projects – What’s the connection?

Published on June 30, 2025
Connecting career portfolios with 4-H Projects supports National 4-H and Career Technical Education goals while fostering life skills.
Making shopping an engaging experience with your children

Published on June 23, 2025
Shopping with children doesn’t have to feel like a tedious routine. Here are some tips to involve them in the experience.
Keep children busy indoors when it’s too hot to play outside

Published on June 23, 2025
Sometimes it’s just too hot for kids to play outside. Explore a few suggestions to keep your child from becoming bored while waiting for a heat wave to pass.
4-H members receive 2025 Michigan 4-H Mark of Excellence awards

Published on June 23, 2025
Twenty-eight 4-H members from 22 counties will receive recognition in the 2025 Mark of Excellence Awards.
The Partnership Playbook: Identifying red flags in a community partnership

Published on June 19, 2025
Community partnerships can expand the reach of programs like 4-H and other youth development programs. But what if a partnership isn’t working? How do you spot red flags in your professional relationships?
The benefits of planting flowers and herbs in your vegetable garden

Published on June 18, 2025
Although there is a lack of scientific research available, there is a rich history and an abundance of anecdotal evidence that flowers are a great addition to your vegetable garden.
Luce County 4-H program coordinator recognized by Apple as a Community Education Initiative Ambassador

Published on June 16, 2025
Using iPads and innovation to ignite student potential in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula.
Youth in the spotlight: The power of competition and the challenge of rumors

Published on June 12, 2025
Going beyond the ribbon to build resilience and respect in competitive youth programs.
Maximize your summer harvest with companion planting

Published on June 12, 2025
Companion planting, also known as intercropping, is “cropping” up on social media as if it is the latest garden discovery. But companion planting can be traced back thousands of years to ancient civilizations.