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Offering an online 4-H SPIN club

Published on March 30, 2020
Have you considered offering a 4-H SPIN club online?
Facilitating distance meetings with youth

Published on March 17, 2020
Technology offers a venue for youth voice and discussion.
Officer roles and responsibilities in a 4-H club

Published on March 16, 2020
Youth experience greater success in a leadership role when they understand their responsibilities as an officer.
Alpena 4-H Tech Changemakers: Turning the tide on single-use plastics

Published on March 11, 2020
In northeastern Michigan, the fight against microplastics in the Great Lakes is being championed by the Alpena 4-H Tech Changemakers.
MSU Distinguished Academic Staff honoree credits Michigan 4-H for igniting his successful career

Published on February 27, 2020
MSU Extension’s Brandon Schroeder was recently honored with MSU's Distinguished Academic Staff Award. However, before joining MSU Extension 15 years ago, Schroeder was already a part of the Extension community: he spent his youth as a Michigan 4-H member.
Youth thrive when adults support and encourage “youth voice”

Published on February 24, 2020
Adults can help youth thrive by encouraging youth voice and establishing a positive relationship with them.
Youth thrive when adults support and nurture their “sparks”

Published on February 24, 2020
Intentional efforts by adults to help youth identify and nurture their interests, or “sparks,” can help youth be successful in life.
Essential elements of 4-H: Generosity

Published on February 18, 2020
Youth learn life skills through helping others and having an impact on their communities.
Teens grow leadership skills through National 4-H Congress

Published on January 29, 2020
Michigan teens excelled in leadership at national 4-H event and reflect on their experiences.
New 4-H year, new 4-H officers

Published on January 2, 2020
The new 4-H year is the time of electing new 4-H officers for a yearlong of learning.