News

Selecting and supporting a 4-H animal science project for cloverbuds

Published on September 15, 2017
Choosing the right 4-H project allows cloverbuds to experience and explore 4-H projects in a meaningful way.
Michigan 4-H Fire Explorers Club comes to the rescue while building future firefighters

Published on July 19, 2017
With a diminishing number of volunteers in emergency services, including firefighters and emergency medical technician crews, one Upper Peninsula township faced a growing problem.
Michigan’s first Borlaug-Ruan interns credit 4-H for their success

Published on July 13, 2017
In just three years, two Michigan youth have received the prestigious Borlaug-Ruan International Internship, an honor bestowed on individuals who fight for food security for all.
Poultry science and 4-H: From a project to a career

Published on June 28, 2017
Participation in a 4-H poultry project can lead to a major in college and a career.
Teen leadership opportunities at 4-H livestock auctions

Published on June 21, 2017
Teens can take on important leadership roles when running livestock auctions.
Showmanship 101 for all species

Published on June 6, 2017
A basic understanding of showmanship, no matter what species of animal you are showing.
How to recognize a sick bird

Published on May 17, 2017
People with backyard birds should be able to recognize when a bird is sick.
4-H ‘true leaders’ across Michigan assist in rangeland wildfire disaster relief

Published on May 11, 2017
Early in March, regions of Colorado, Oklahoma, Kansas and Texas were devastated by high winds and uncontrollable wildfires. Seeing a critical need, Michigan 4-H'ers across the state stepped up to show their support and provide relief.
Setting goals with your 4-H market livestock animal

Published on April 24, 2017
Start your record book for your 4-H project animals at the beginning of the project.
Protect yourself from salmonella when handling chicks and ducklings

Published on April 11, 2017
We hear about taking precautions to avoid getting salmonella when cooking chicken, but we forget it can also be passed along from handling our feathered friends.