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Youth play leadership role in achieving 17 global goals for sustainable development

Published on February 29, 2016
Youth engage as global citizens in learning about and supporting the United Nations 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.
Chocolate science, history and fun facts – Part 5: Cacao farming in Puerto Rico

Published on February 29, 2016
Learn how one cacao farmer’s interest in cacao production is helping to revive the cacao industry in Puerto Rico.
World Food Prize Michigan Youth Institute 2016

Published on February 26, 2016
High school youth gather to discuss global food security and access, brainstorm solutions with peers and explore possible career paths with faculty and community experts.
World Food Prize inspires youth to join next generation of global hunger fighters

Published on February 25, 2016
World Food Prize Michigan Youth Institute engages youth in decreasing hunger, malnutrition and human suffering around the world.
Michigan youth educate others on realities of global hunger and poverty

Published on February 24, 2016
Michigan youth hosted an eye-opening Oxfam America Hunger Banquet as part of 4-H program focused on leadership and global citizenship.
Exploring the world in your very own kitchen

Published on January 29, 2016
Using cooking and international recipes to engage your kids in thinking about the world and people of other cultures.
Youth exchange programs available through 4-H

Published on December 30, 2015
Youth can travel and host to learn about other countries cultures through the 4-H International Exchange program.
Leslie teen donates his pig to local Marine’s Ingham County 4-H Memorial Fund

Published on December 21, 2015
Ingham County 4-H member Steven Harkness recently helped to save the Troy D. Nealey Memorial Fund by selling his show pig and donating the proceeds towards the scholarship.
Mistletoe science and folklore

Published on December 17, 2015
Interesting folklore and facts about how mistletoe grows and how it became a holiday tradition.
Food for the holidays: Sugarplums

Published on December 15, 2015
Sugarplums are a holiday treat kids will enjoy making.