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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.