MSU Extension 4-H

Resources

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  Partnership Collaboration: A Rubric for Understanding Partnership Levels

  Published on June 12, 2026
  Community partnerships exist along a spectrum, ranging from simple networking to deep collaboration. Each level serves a purpose, but how do you determine where your partnership falls?

• Youth Entrepreneurship Bookmarks

  Published on June 11, 2026
  Promote 4-H business and entrepreneurship activities with the following single-sided, copy-ready informational bookmarks.

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  4-H Exploration Days Activity Guide 2026

  Published on June 4, 2026
  Welcome to 4-H Exploration Days 2026, we’re glad you’re here! Have fun and learn as much as you can during the event. When you return home, apply what you’ve learned and share it with others. Please enjoy your stay and all that 4-H has to offer.

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  Youth Entrepreneurship Resource List

  Published on June 3, 2026
  This document contains curriculum, website links, games and simulations devoted to creating the next generation of entrepreneurs.

• 4-H Dog Project Member’s Record Book (4H1213)

  Published on May 28, 2026
  This form allows 4-H'ers to complete records in a neat fashion for their dog projects. It includes spaces for vaccination dates and feed, labor and veterinary expenses.

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  Partnership Playbook: Strategies for Effective Collaboration

  Published on May 25, 2026
  Community partnerships are a powerful tool for creating meaningful, lasting change. This resource will provide principles and practices for creating partnerships that are mission-aligned, equitable and rooted in community.

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  Michigan State Fair 4-H and Youth Virtual Showcase Scholarship - Practice Application

  Published on May 21, 2026
  Any Mich. youth ages 8-19 exhibiting in at least one department within the 2026 Mich. State Fair 4-H & Youth Virtual Showcase are eligible to apply for a scholarship. Actual scholarship application completed through an online form.

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  Michigan State Fair 4-H & Youth Virtual Showcase 2026 Fair Book

  Published on May 21, 2026
  The fair book is your guide to fair participation, including classes, rules, schedules, entry information, judging criteria, deadlines, and exhibitor requirements for all project and competition areas.

• MSF 4-H & Youth Virtual Showcase 2026 Horse & Pony Showmanship, Equitation and Proud Equestrian Program Patterns

  Published on May 20, 2026
  Horse classes at the 2026 MSF 4-H & Youth Virtual Showcase will be evaluated on the following patterns.

• MSF 4-H & Youth Virtual Showcase 2026 Draft Horse Patterns

  Published on May 19, 2026
  Draft horse classes are evaluated on the following patterns at the 2026 MSF 4-H & Youth Virtual Showcase.