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Budd honored as outstanding 4-H agriculture volunteer

Published on September 25, 2024
Donna Budd of Wayne County was among five Michigan Farm Bureau 4-H Excellence in Agriculture Award recipients honored in 2024.
Gould and Yeager honored as outstanding 4-H agriculture volunteer

Published on September 25, 2024
Rick Gould and Kevin Yeager of St. Joseph County was among five Michigan Farm Bureau 4-H Excellence in Agriculture Award recipients honored in 2024.
Managing the land you hunt

Published on September 20, 2024
Consider harvesting does this season to help control the deer population and the spread of chronic wasting disease.
Storing manure on a small farm

Published on September 4, 2024
The capability to store manure reduces or eliminates the need to spread manure daily. Manure storage facilities allow small farms to store the manure until it can be removed and utilized later.
Michigan 4-H to honor outstanding 4-H youth, alumni, volunteers, partners and staff at 2024 Michigan 4-H Legacy Awards Celebration

Published on August 22, 2024
Michigan State University Extension and the Michigan 4-H Foundation will co-host the Michigan 4-H Legacy Awards Celebration on Sat., Sept. 21, in East Lansing, Mich.
Consider student employment as part of workforce preparation and job readiness

Published on August 21, 2024
When talking to young people about what they plan to do in the future or how they will fund their education, student employment can be a piece of the puzzle. This article includes the perspective of a 4-H alumna who is a MSU student employee.
Internship enhances career exploration and workforce readiness for 4-H intern

Published on August 21, 2024
Working with student interns is beneficial for both the student and the organization or business involved. An internship provides hands-on experience in career exploration and workforce preparation while also contributing to the needs of an organization.
Eastern Equine Encephalitis Michigan horse health alert

Published on August 9, 2024
MDARD confirms first case of Eastern equine encephalitis for 2024 in a Van Buren County Horse.
Supporting 4-H youth through the sale of their market animal project

Published on August 1, 2024
It can be very difficult for 4-H youth to say goodbye to their market animal. What can parents and leaders do to help support youth?
2024 Michigan 4-H State Award winners announced

Published on July 15, 2024
The Michigan 4-H State Awards Program recognized outstanding 4-H members following the opening session of 4-H Exploration Days on June 19. A Michigan 4-H State Award is the highest honor bestowed on Michigan 4-H members.