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World Food Prize Michigan Youth Institute an opportunity for teens to tackle world hunger

Published on February 21, 2017
As millions across the globe deal with food insecurity, the World Food Prize Michigan Youth Institute offers young people an opportunity to become the next generation of global leaders to end world hunger.
Meet Michigan’s first Borlaug-Ruan intern

Published on February 17, 2017
Francine Barchett, a 2015 World Food Prize Michigan Youth Institute delegate, shares her experience as a high schooler conducting international research in India.
Today’s young leaders: Ganna Omar – Part 1

Published on February 16, 2017
Houghton County 4-H’er Ganna Omar isn’t waiting to become an adult to be a leader in her community—she’s being a leader today.
Today’s young leaders: Ganna Omar – Part 3

Published on February 16, 2017
Houghton County 4-H member shares what’s next for her future leadership and civic engagement endeavors.
Today’s young leaders: Ganna Omar – Part 2

Published on February 16, 2017
Houghton County 4-H member shares her passions for making her community and world a better place through her remarkable leadership and civic engagement endeavors.
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.
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.
4-H around the world: Finland

Published on January 19, 2017
4-H has spread around the world. Let’s explore 4-H in Finland.
4-H interstate exchange programs have new resource

Published on January 3, 2017
Connect with other states through new National 4-H Exchange Interstate Exchange Database Facebook page.
Youth can become more informed global citizens by learning about child labor and related topics

Published on December 20, 2016
Learning about jobs and labor, and other topics related to Goal 8 of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, can help to inform youth as active global citizens.