News
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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.
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Financial management: Protect your reputation as a 4-H volunteer
Published on August 9, 2019
Michigan 4-H financial management procedures are designed to protect the reputation of 4-H volunteers against allegations of misuse of funds.
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Fun teambuilding for 4-H advisory groups
Published on August 6, 2019
Teambuilding exercises can help build relationships and resolve challenges.
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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.
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Strategies to improve professionalism at fair
Published on July 31, 2019
Prepare to interact with the public just like you prepare for the show ring.
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Land acknowledgements a way to honor Native American and Indigenous people
Published on July 30, 2019
Land acknowledgments are a simple, powerful way to show respect to Native American and Indigenous people, which help to correct the stories and practices that erase Indigenous people’s history and culture.
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Photovoice engages adult allies on LGBTQ student issues in school
Published on July 30, 2019
Results of a study indicate photography can be utilized to bring awareness of issues faced by LGBTQ (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer) students to others in their community.
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More to explore: 4-H Exploration Days celebrates 50 years of changing lives
Published on July 19, 2019
One of the largest multi-day 4-H youth events in the country, the 2019 event marked a historic milestone as 4-H Exploration Days celebrated its 50th year. Over the years, the program has been attended by a collective 150,000 participants.
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Teaching teens to manage horse shows
Published on July 17, 2019
Horse shows provide an avenue for leadership and life skill building.
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Facilitating distance meetings with youth
Published on July 11, 2019
Using technology helps encourage youth voice in webinars and conference calls.
