MSU Extension 4-H Global & Cultural Education

News

• 4-H develops youth around the world – Part 1

  Published on December 31, 2012
  4-H reaches across the globe with the goal of improving the lives of young people.

• Michigan 4-H member presents paper on poverty to international agriculture research experts

  Published on December 27, 2012
  4-H youth Hollie Dowd learns about who is working to alleviate hunger and poverty around the world.

• Hosting international students increases cultural competency

  Published on December 27, 2012
  Youth whose families host international students gain cultural competencies that could benefit them socially and in future careers.

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  What is 4-H Capitol Experience? The name does not do it justice!

  Published on December 21, 2012
  In this article, a 15-year-old Livingston County 4-H'er describes how attendance at the 2012 4-H Capitol Experience changed her life.

• Healthy treats for kids to bring to school

  Published on December 20, 2012
  Healthy and educational ideas for youth parties in effort to avoid multiple brownie and cookie trays.

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  "BLOOM Where You’re Planted" connects youth of all abilities

  Published on December 11, 2012
  Lenawee County youth who step up to mentor young people with disabilities find they are building relationships as well as imparting principles of horticulture through the Michigan 4-H BLOOM Where You're Planted program.

• Exploring winter traditions globally and at home

  Published on December 11, 2012
  Gain knowledge and awareness by exploring the story, meaning, “how” and “why” of certain winter traditions.

• Eye contact: Tips to make your presentations stronger

  Published on December 10, 2012
  Not only do our eyes see for us, but they are also a mode of communication. An earlier article discussed the vital role of eye contact; now explore some tips for using eye contact to make presentations stronger.

• Alpena 4-H’er feeds more than 40 local families and teaches over 500 children about gardening

  Published on November 28, 2012
  One Northern Michigan teen makes an impact in her community after learning that many families in the state suffer from hunger.

• Extraordinary volunteer makes early start in politics

  Published on November 15, 2012
  If you need a community volunteer in Chippewa County, chances are she is already taking action on the cause.