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Michigan represented at 2017 4-H Global Network Summit

Published on September 19, 2017
Michigan 4-H educators at the 2017 4-H Global Network Summit brought home new resources, educational opportunities, connections, positive evaluations and friendships.
The lifelong impacts of being a host family

Published on August 31, 2017
Meet Joanmarie Weiss, a lifelong IFYE host to international exchange students, and learn how being a host family and impacted her and her family’s life.
Korean delegates reflect on homestay in Michigan

Published on August 31, 2017
Six Korean delegates share their exchange experience in Michigan, how it has influenced their lives and the bond they have with their host family.
Japanese chaperone shares her perspective of international exchange experience

Published on August 29, 2017
Thoughts from a Japanese chaperone participating in Michigan 4-H’s month-long international exchange program.
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.
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.
Learning about climate change can help youth become active global citizens — Part 2

Published on June 30, 2017
These resources and lesson plans can help youth learn and teach others about Goal 13 of the Sustainable Development Goals.
Learning about climate change can help youth become active global citizens — Part 1

Published on June 30, 2017
Learning about Goal 13 of the Sustainable Development Goals can help inform youth as active global citizens.
New diversity activity for 4-H Exploration Days county orientations

Published on June 21, 2017
We’ve developed a new diversity and inclusion activity to assist youth in preparing for 4-H Exploration Days.
Impacts made in Gladwin County through Michigan State University Extension

Published on June 20, 2017
Across the state, Michigan State University Extension is helping youth, adults and communities grow and prosper. Let’s take a look at how Gladwin County made impacts through Extension programs in 2016.