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First-time visitors to a Michigan community provide new perspectives to drive tourism, strengthen community vitality and spawn local leaders

Published on June 7, 2019
Michigan State University Extension First Impressions Tourism Assessment (FIT) program assists Cass City, MI with identifying strengths and weaknesses through the eyes of first-time visitors.
4-H Tales for Tails: Growing literacy in Gladwin County

Published on May 3, 2019
The 4-H Tales for Tails SPIN club helps youth improves their reading skills while benefiting local shelter animals.
Strengthen career skills through community service

Published on April 17, 2019
A community service project builds skills that can prepare youth for their future careers
Michigan 4-H sets off statewide community service campaign with launch of Dare to Serve Challenge

Published on March 28, 2019
Michigan 4-H State Youth Leadership Council members are hoping their Dare to Serve Challenge will motivate others to complete at least one act of community service during the month of April as part of the True Leaders in Service initiative.
Raise your hand for Michigan 4-H!

Published on March 28, 2019
Join me in voting for Michigan 4-H to support the next generation of 4-H’ers.
Michigan 4-H Alumni Profile: Nate Seese

Published on March 27, 2019
4-H alumni and first Michigan 4-H’er to win a 4-H Youth In Action Award reflects on his experience in 4-H and how it impacted his life
What makes 4-H different from other youth organizations?

Published on February 15, 2019
There are many organizations serving youth across the United States. What makes 4-H Youth Development different?
Volunteering provides youth with valuable career exploration experience

Published on January 28, 2019
Career assessments, job shadowing and internships are all valuable for teens exploring career options, but volunteering can provide another path to learning about career options.
Cass City student selected for National 4-H award and scholarship

Published on January 16, 2019
Addy Battel receives $5,000 scholarship, sponsored by Bayer, and will serve as 4-H’s national youth spokesperson for Agriculture
Christmas Bird Count is scientific, family-oriented act of community service

Published on December 14, 2018
Families looking for ways to give back to their communities during the holiday season have lots of opportunities for community service, including the “Christmas Bird Count.”