MSU Extension 4-H Global & Cultural Education

• Informing youth about polarizing political issues

  Published on November 20, 2015
  Teach youth to be civically active, ask critical questions and listen to understand rather than respond.

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  Host a “Friendsgiving” celebration this year

  Published on November 17, 2015
  Try something new and consider hosting your own Friendsgiving meal using locally grown food.

• What does a smile say?

  Published on November 16, 2015
  Smiles are a gesture of friendliness in most cultures, but researchers have identified different types of smiles and their purpose.

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  Be the change: Youth leaders tackling global food security

  Published on November 6, 2015
  Reflections from two of Michigan’s World Food Prize Global Youth Institute delegates.

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  Dairy judging provides youth experience to improve life skills and global competencies

  Published on October 9, 2015
  One year later, Michigan youth look back at once in a lifetime experience at National 4-H Dairy Judging Contest held during World Dairy Expo.

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  Pumpkin carving: The history of the jack-o’-lantern

  Published on October 8, 2015
  Take some of the scare out of Halloween and research the history and legends of this fall tradition of carving pumpkins. Youth can gain a cultural education from a jack-o’-lantern.

• How will you celebrate National 4-H Week?

  Published on October 1, 2015
  You can join 4-H friends as we celebrate everything that makes 4-H great during National 4-H Week, Oct. 4-10, 2015.

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  Michigan youth tackle food security at World Food Prize Michigan Youth Institute

  Published on October 1, 2015
  Six Michigan youth will travel to Des Moines, Iowa, in October to attend the World Food Prize (WFP) Global Youth Institute.

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  Show your 4-H face on social media during National 4-H Week

  Published on October 1, 2015
  Celebrate National 4-H Week Oct. 4-10, 2015, by participating in “Show your 4-H Face” campaign on social media.

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  4-H precollege programs prepare future STEM pros

  Published on September 9, 2015
  A recent study found that students in precollege programs with an emphasis on science are more likely to attend college or pursue a STEM-related career.