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• Listening to understand

  Published on January 5, 2018
  Listening to understand takes practice and asking questions can help you improve this skill.

• Delegation made easy

  Published on January 5, 2018
  Afraid to delegate? Just answer these three questions to get started.

• The art of providing feedback

  Published on January 5, 2018
  Feedback can help us improve our skills and attitudes but it can be difficult to give and receive. These tips can help you offer the type of feedback that makes communities stronger.

• Redefining boundaries

  Published on January 5, 2018
  Boundaries can change as situations and people change.

• 4-H: It’s not just for young people

  Published on January 4, 2018
  Families have fun and learn together in 4-H.

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  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.

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  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.

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  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.

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  Michigan 4-H alum Izzy showcases her passion for fashion on this season’s Project Runway: Junior

  Published on February 14, 2017
  A Michigan 4-H'er is living out her childhood dream at the young age of 16. She was a contestant on season two of the reality show "Project Runway: Junior," currently airing on Lifetime TV.

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  4-H Challenged Me helps kids make a new connection

  Published on February 10, 2017
  A new peer-to-peer Michigan State University Extension Michigan 4-H program is giving mild to severely disabled children from Lapeer, Macomb, Tuscola and Sanilac counties the chance to show livestock at the Eastern Michigan State Fair.