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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.
Fun teambuilding for 4-H advisory groups

Published on August 6, 2019
Teambuilding exercises can help build relationships and resolve challenges.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Teaching teens to manage horse shows

Published on July 17, 2019
Horse shows provide an avenue for leadership and life skill building.
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.
What leadership styles will help you survive a zombie apocalypse?

Published on July 9, 2019
Use zombies in your leadership teaching to make things fun, fresh and exciting for youth while also learning how to survive a zombie apocalypse.