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Learning about sustainable cities and lifestyles helps youth become positive global citizens

Published on June 1, 2017
Goals 11 and 12 of the Sustainable Development Goals can help inform youth about sustainable cities and lifestyles and help them become active global citizens.
Learning about global infrastructure and innovation helps youth become global citizens

Published on May 18, 2017
Learning about Goal 9 of the Sustainable Development Goals can help to inform youth as active global citizens.
Learning about global inequalities helps youth become global citizens

Published on May 18, 2017
Learning about Goal 10 of the Sustainable Development Goals can help inform youth as active global citizens.
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.
Former MSU President Peter McPherson inducted into 4-H Luminaries

Published on April 6, 2017
McPherson joins an exclusive group of accomplished and influential 4 H alumni who will help raise awareness of the life-changing impact of 4-H.
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.
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.
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.