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Michigan 4-H creates teddy bears for children in need

Published on June 29, 2021
When R.I.S.E. Advocacy, Inc. agency asked for help, sewing machines in Clare, Gratiot and Isabella County 4-H homes started humming with colorful teddy bear production.
Meet Austin Struble: Alger County 4-H

Published on June 10, 2021
A personal testimonial of the impact of Michigan 4-H from Alger County 4-H'er Austin Struble.
Grab-N-Go: Crafts around the world series

Published on May 19, 2021
Enjoy learning how to make simple crafts from six of the seven continents: Africa, Europe, Asia, Australia, North America and South America.
Michigan 4-H Foundation offers mini-grants up to $1,000 for local programs

Published on April 2, 2021
The Michigan 4-H Foundation has announced grant and award opportunities of up to $1,000 to support local 4-H clubs and county programs for the 2021-2022 program year.
Virtual gingerbread baking class a special holiday tradition shared with global community

Published on February 12, 2021
A successful virtual gingerbread baking class was hosted to share a special Polish holiday tradition with the global community.
Entrepreneurship and STEAM a logical connection: Focus on art

Published on December 4, 2020
Youth entrepreneurship connects with the concept of STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts and math). Let’s focus on the entrepreneurial mindset of an artist.
Michigan 4-H Visual Letters Art Pilot Exchanges

Published on December 2, 2020
Michigan 4-H has been successfully exchanging visual letter artwork with China for 30 years. Now pilots are forming with other countries around the world with Michigan.
From choir to career: 4-H inspires Michigan youth to follow the music in his heart

Published on August 19, 2020
Calhoun County 4-H alumnus Jontaj Wallace shares how his 4-H experiences helped shape his career in music.
MSU Extension children and youth listening sessions background and summary

Published on June 3, 2020
Michigan State University Extension held 21 listening sessions about the needs of children and families during social distancing. Here is the data.
What do youth need? MSU Extension hosts listening sessions and identifies desire for online interactions, hands on activities and more

Published on May 27, 2020
In total, more than 500 stakeholders from across the Great Lakes state took part in 21 virtual listening sessions hosted by MSU Extension to help bring to light challenges faced by Michigan’s youth in regards to COVID-19.