MSU Extension 4-H Global & Cultural Education

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  Michigan youth explore 20 critical global issues in the World Food Prize Michigan Youth Institute

  Published on March 16, 2017
  While focused on global food security and hunger, the World Food Prize Michigan Youth Institute includes a wide variety of social, environmental and economic issues that appeal to youth.

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  Kid-friendly way to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day

  Published on March 6, 2017
  Ideas to make your St. Patrick’s Day celebration family-friendly.

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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.

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  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.

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  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.

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  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.

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  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.

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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.

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  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.