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4-H Guiding Principles: Youth develop positive relationships with adults and peers

Published on October 1, 2019
Explore how to implement the first 4-H guiding principle in 4-H clubs and communities.
Kyley DeFrancesco: Alger County 4-H

Published on September 12, 2019
A personal testimonial of the impact of Michigan 4-H from Alger County 4-H'er Kyley DeFrancesco.
Resource management for your school garden part 1

Published on September 10, 2019
Take advantage of the many opportunities to grow your school garden
Look before you lock

Published on July 19, 2019
Make a habit of checking your backseat before you lock your car.
Go out and play!

Published on July 1, 2019
Children need outdoor play time to become better learners.
Michigan 4-H'ers represent youth at Honor the Harvest Forum

Published on June 18, 2019
Michigan's 4-H'ers represent nation's youth at exclusive sustainability forum for leaders and influencers in the food and agriculture sector.
First-time visitors to a Michigan community provide new perspectives to drive tourism, strengthen community vitality and spawn local leaders

Published on June 7, 2019
Michigan State University Extension First Impressions Tourism Assessment (FIT) program assists Cass City, MI with identifying strengths and weaknesses through the eyes of first-time visitors.
A fun, free educational time at the Great Dairy Adventure

Published on May 31, 2019
The Great Dairy Adventure is a free, family-friendly event where visitors can learn about the Michigan dairy industry and enjoy dairy-related activities and food.
Bus trip activities: What groups can do as the wheels on the bus go “round and round”

Published on May 31, 2019
When planning a long bus ride with youth, it is a good idea to fill some of the time with activities. Activities will make the time go faster, help those on the bus get to know each other, allow leadership skills to develop and keep the group engaged.
Plant science at the dinner table: Asparagus

Published on May 24, 2019
Michigan asparagus is tasty and high in many important vitamins and minerals.