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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.
4-H community unites to give $7K on Give Green Day

Published on June 10, 2025
The 4-H Learning Experience Sponsorship Fund helps to reduce the cost for Michigan youth to participate in a variety of 4-H learning experiences.
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.
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.
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.
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.