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• Fair superintendents: What is their role during fair?

  Published on July 21, 2016
  Fair superintendents work all year to make fair week an enjoyable event for all. Let’s take a closer look at what responsibilities they have during fair week.

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  Zoning density regulations results in segregation by wealth

  Published on July 20, 2016
  Zoning regulations on density contributes to segregation of wealthy neighborhoods but not poor neighborhoods. The more complex zoning approval processes contribute to segregation in poor neighborhoods.

• Fair superintendents: A year-round leadership opportunity

  Published on July 19, 2016
  Being a volunteer superintendent is a yearlong commitment to the fair and 4-H youth development program.

• Practice makes perfect in public speaking

  Published on July 19, 2016
  Fostering opportunities to develop public speaking skills in youth.

• Five levels of community partnerships

  Published on July 18, 2016
  This framework can help a community or organization assess what level of collaboration best meets their needs.

• Youth engaging as change-makers in global food security and food access

  Published on July 14, 2016
  Meet the 2016 World Food Prize Michigan Youth Institute delegates who will be representing the state at the Global Youth Institute this fall.

• Facilitative leaders foster a positive environment

  Published on July 14, 2016
  There are inherent limitations to the practice of traditional autocratic leadership.

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  4-H around the world: Trinidad and Tobago 4-H

  Published on July 14, 2016
  4-H has spread around the world. Let’s explore 4-H in Trinidad and Tobago.

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  Honey bee challenge: 4-H global connection with Poland

  Published on July 13, 2016
  Michigan 4-Hers met virtually with youth in Poland to participate together in the 2016 4-H Ag Innovators Experience Honey Bee Challenge.

• Extension takes part in outreach events for families

  Published on July 13, 2016
  Summer is a busy time for many programs in MSU Extension. Throughout summer and all year long, MSU Extension can be found at outreach events in many communities.