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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.
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.
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.
In memory of Peter Diehl Stid

Published on June 10, 2025
Longtime 4-H leader and avid 4-H supporter Peter Diehl Stid passed away on Mar. 24 at the age of 88. Stid was a life-long farmer who lived in Mason, Michigan.
In memory of Gary Seevers

Published on June 10, 2025
Former MSU Extension professional and dedicated 4-H supporter Gary Seevers, Ph.D., passed away on Feb. 1. He was 87.
Michigan 4-H raises over $8K on Giving Tuesday

Published on June 10, 2025
On Giving Tuesday the Michigan 4-H community came together to show the power of 4-H.
Bergman gift helps special-needs equestrians in Livingston County

Published on June 10, 2025
PEP is a therapeutic horseback riding program for people with special needs that helps to improve balance, coordination, posture and muscle tone.
Michigan 4-H international exchange program celebrates 50 years of partnership with S4-H

Published on June 10, 2025
Since 1974, Michigan 4-H has partnered with States’ 4-H International Exchange Programs (S4-H) to conduct youth exchange programs with countries across the globe.
2024 Michigan Farm Bureau 4-H Excellence in Agriculture Award recipients

Published on June 10, 2025
Six outstanding 4-H leaders honored for outstanding achievements in 4-H youth agricultural education and leadership development.
Indoor 4-H Children’s Garden phase 1 updates complete; funding needed for phase 2

Published on June 10, 2025
Following the loss of plants due to a cold-snap in January 2024, the first phase of renovations to the Indoor 4-H Children’s Garden was completed just in time for the 2025 butterfly season.