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More than projects at the county fair

Published on August 13, 2019
Look for opportunities to increase youth leadership at your local fair.
It’s more than serving – it’s learning

Published on August 6, 2019
Service learning is more than volunteering to help your community or community service, it’s a high level of sustainable community investment every youth could be engaged in.
Michigan’s 4-H Children’s Art Exchange with China: Impactful! Part 1

Published on July 11, 2019
Michigan’s 4-H Children’s Art Exchange with China has been positively impacting youth for over 25 years.
Michigan’s 4-H Children’s Art Exchange with China: Impactful! Part 2

Published on July 11, 2019
Part two of how Michigan’s 4-H Children’s Art Exchange with China has been positively impacting youth for over 25 years.
Why do we have to keep those dreaded record books?

Published on June 28, 2019
4-H programs encourage youth to fill out record books on their project animals especially during fair time. Throughout the years many people have questioned why these are so important.
4-H around the world: Michigan-Belize connection

Published on June 21, 2019
Michigan is an integral part of 4-H partnerships and the revival of the Belize 4-H program.
Stand out from the crowd: Preparing a professional pitch

Published on June 13, 2019
It only takes 30 seconds and a little practice to deliver a clear and concise professional pitch.
International Education Week in Michigan

Published on June 10, 2019
Learn how you can share your event during International Education Week, Nov. 18-22, 2019.
What does it take to be an outbound exchange student?

Published on June 10, 2019
International travel is a great opportunity for youth to experience new cultures and be more globally connected.
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.