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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.
Food for the holidays: Sweet potatoes

Published on December 15, 2015
Sweet potatoes are commonly found in many holiday meals, especially during Kwanzaa celebrations.
Food for the holidays: Latkes

Published on December 14, 2015
Latkes are potato pancakes that are a traditional food served during the Hanukkah celebration.
Infusing education into meetings by introducing ethnic cuisine

Published on November 25, 2015
Visiting a restaurant that specializes in ethnic cuisine can provide an educational experience to spice up group meetings.
Preparing pumpkin pies with your kids

Published on November 20, 2015
Nothing says Thanksgiving more than fresh pumpkin pie. Get your kids in the kitchen and let them help by pureeing fresh pumpkin for pies.