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Empowering young entrepreneurs to increase retention in rural areas

Published on October 29, 2020
Learn and share best practices to empower our youth to become entrepreneurial in your hometown.
Youth Business Guide to Success – Make the Most of Your 4-H Market Animal Project Curriculum

Published on October 26, 2020
4-H entrepreneurship curriculum enhances experience of 4-H volunteers and members working with market animal projects.
Tips for filling out online applications

Published on October 20, 2020
Whether for a job or a scholarship, filling out the application is usually the first step. Learn how online versions may be different or the same as regular applications.
Free online disaster preparedness games help youth prepare for emergencies

Published on October 1, 2020
A variety of age-appropriate interactive resources can help children learn what to do before, during and after a disaster.
Chocolate milk: Sports drink of champions

Published on September 24, 2020
Explore why chocolate milk can be a great way to refuel after a good workout or practice.
Virtual entrepreneurship camp provided life and workforce development skills

Published on September 23, 2020
Michigan State University and Southwestern Michigan College partnership made August 2020 virtual entrepreneurship camp successful.
Practicing gratitude with youth

Published on September 18, 2020
Helping youth practice gratitude can provide life benefits.
Baby sign language: A helpful communication tool

Published on September 4, 2020
Babies can learn and use sign language as a life skill, enabling them to benefit from its communication advantages.
Reading Makes Cents 4-H curriculum

Published on August 31, 2020
As a digital 4-H curriculum, Reading Makes Cents is a youth financial literacy and money management programming tool.
Showing appreciation for your livestock buyers

Published on July 31, 2020
Writing a thank-you note for your livestock buyer is part of a good marketing plan.