News

4-H'er packs her bags to go to France for a once in a lifetime opportunity

Published on June 26, 2012
Local 4-H Equestrian Alumni will be moving to France this August, to train with a twice vice-champion of the world and four-time champion of France in four-horse carriage.
Northern Michigan teens lead local 4-H Revolution of Responsibility

Published on June 26, 2012
A group of Cheboygan County teens are now seen as community leaders, influencing other Northwest Michigan locales to tap their teen-aged resources for ideas and action.
4-H’ers practice responsibility while learning in court teen program

Published on June 26, 2012
Unique after-school 4-H club promotes responsibility, learning and giving back to the community at court teen program.
Host an international exchange youth through 4-H

Published on June 26, 2012
Take an international youth into your home and give them an adventure of a lifetime: be a host family for a month or a year.
Helping international exchange students cope with culture shock

Published on June 26, 2012
Host families are essential in helping their exchange student through the process of culture shock.
4-H guiding principles build tolerance in youth

Published on June 11, 2012
Use the Michigan 4-H Guiding Principles for Positive Youth Development to teach youth to appreciate differences between people.
GREAT LAKES EDUCATION PROGRAM Fall 2011/Spring 2012

Published on June 8, 2012
After receiving the Toyota H2O grant, the National 4-H Council is teaching youth the importance of protecting and conserving freshwater.
How Do They Say Thank You in Poland, Belize or Japan?

Published on June 8, 2012
As cultural competency becomes increasing important, Michigan State University Extension is working on implementing a 4-H global curriculum.
Michigan youth participating in 4-H learn to see mistakes as “untapped” resources

Published on April 26, 2012
Scientists, engineers and 4-H youth see "mistakes" as resources for learning and opportunities for growth.
Keeping 4-H project records develops skills in youth for later success in life

Published on April 26, 2012
Maintaining records equal success and youth learn this valuable skill during 4-H projects.