News

2019 Michigan 4-H Animal Science Sportsmanship winner announced

Published on December 13, 2019
Meet the 2019 Michigan 4-H Animal Science Sportsperson of the Year winner from Shiawassee County, Caleb Hall.
Speed meeting icebreaker for clubs or groups

Published on December 13, 2019
Speed meetings are a fun and exciting way to meet many members of a new team.
Feeding people in need through 4-H livestock auctions

Published on November 27, 2019
Livestock auctions are an opportunity to give back to the communities that support them.
Youth-adult partnerships in 4-H clubs

Published on November 20, 2019
Creating meaningful opportunities for youth to make decisions.
Fourth Thursday in November marks National Day of Mourning, others celebrate Thanksgiving

Published on November 14, 2019
Nov. 28, 2019, marks the 50th anniversary of the National Day of Mourning and is an opportunity for non-native youth to explore Thanksgiving from the perspective of Native American and Indigenous people.
4-H members inspire over 5,000 people to complete service in 75 Michigan counties with #DaretoServeChallenge

Published on November 14, 2019
Members of the Michigan 4-H State Youth Leadership Council launched the #DaretoServeChallenge to help motivate others to complete at least one act of community service during April as part of the 4-H True Leaders in Service initiative.
Acts of generosity and kindness: An opportunity for positive youth development

Published on November 8, 2019
Performing acts of kindness helps youth to incorporate qualities of service, kindness and gratitude as a part of their character.
4-H Cloverbuds can make service project chemo kits

Published on November 7, 2019
Many 4-H Cloverbuds are affected by loved ones battling cancer and want to help; they just need that one adult to help guide them along the way to serve.
Michigan 4-H partners with MSU’s Women’s Leadership Institute to energize women leaders

Published on October 23, 2019
To learn more about female leadership, 21 youth gathered together on September 24 to attend the Michigan State University Women’s Leadership Institute, which included a special component just for youth leaders.
4-H Guiding Principles: Youth are actively engaged in their own development

Published on October 22, 2019
Explore how to implement the third 4-H Guiding Principle in 4-H clubs and communities.