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Kent County 4-H'ers discover veterinary science

Published on July 21, 2011
Read about how a Grand Rapids veterinary hospital and a 4-H club collaborated to host an impressive, educational, hands-on open house.
Michigan 4-H helps improve youth literacy through thousands of free books

Published on July 13, 2011
During the week of August 8, at least 350,000 books for youth ages 0-18 will be distributed to 4-H programs and other youth organizations across Michigan-for free.
Barry County 4-H club makes an impact and learns a lot in the process

Published on July 13, 2011
One Barry County 4-H club made a big difference and learned a lot in the process, while volunteering for Rays of Hope for Haiti.
Michigan 4-H receives Toyota 4-H2O grant for 4th year to provide water education opportunities

Published on July 13, 2011
Michigan 4-H received a $65,000 grant to help fund 4-H2O projects and support the 2011 4-H National Youth Science Day.
Hero Packs: A way communities can honor and support military youth

Published on June 30, 2011
Military Kids is a 4-H program that supports Michigan military children and youth who are about to be affected by a loved one's deployment. Hero Packs are one of the ways communities can show support for military youth with deployed loved ones.
Barry County Extension 4-H attracts and educates 577 youth in one day

Published on June 30, 2011
The 6th Annual Ag Awareness Day took place May 12, 2011 at the Barry County Expo Center. Participating in the event were 577 third-grade students from area schools, 115 teachers and chaperones, and 100 presenters and helpers.
Kids have a blast at Science Blast

Published on May 31, 2011
Dozens of children descended on the 4-H Children's Garden as part of Michigan State University Extension's 4-H Science Blast on May 20.
New 4-H worm farming program expands inch by inch

Published on March 4, 2011
The 4-H Worm program introduces youth to raising worms for entrepreneurial projects. Children raise worms in household bins to either sell the worms to anglers or sell the exceptionally rich compost they generate to farmers and gardeners.
Demmer Center provides multitude of shooting sport opportunities for community

Published on March 4, 2011
The Demmer Center serves as a training site for future national championship caliber collegiate shooting sports teams, as well as provides space for public shooting sports education courses and extramural enjoyment opportunities for the public.
4-H Youth honored by Governor Granholm

Published on March 4, 2011
It's not every day that someone gets asked to have lunch with the governor. According to Debra Dix, "We weren't even planning on going to the U.P. State Fair, and then we received these tickets in the mail!"