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Words matter on 4-H fundraiser flyer

Published on June 13, 2019
Clarifying where and how money will go is important when marketing a 4-H fundraiser.
Stand out from the crowd: Preparing a professional pitch

Published on June 13, 2019
It only takes 30 seconds and a little practice to deliver a clear and concise professional pitch.
Twenty-eight years of global education: Michigan youth "visual letters" to China

Published on June 11, 2019
Since 1991, the 4-H Children’s Art Exchange has asked Michigan youth to create "visual letters" to send to youth in China. This year, close to 2,000 children participated in the 2019 Michigan 4-H Art Exchange with China.
Talk financial terms with your teens – Part 4

Published on June 6, 2019
Finding interest is interesting. Learn how interest and compound interest can work for and against you.
Failures are as important as successes

Published on May 30, 2019
Adult mentors can help youth reframe failures as learning experiences.
Michigan 4-H State Awards: The application questions

Published on May 30, 2019
State Awards recognize 4-H members for engaging in rich learning experiences that result in outstanding knowledge and life skill development. Be prepared to answer the application questions.
How to perfect the sticky wall facilitation tool

Published on May 30, 2019
There are many different facilitation tools that are commonly used to help groups make a decision. This article will explore how to use the “sticky wall.”
Teens have the most valuable component to accumulating wealth

Published on May 21, 2019
Investing early in life delivers the most valuable component to investing—time.
Strong leaders understand and show empathy

Published on May 14, 2019
Showing leadership during difficult times can be challenging. It is important to teach others to exhibit empathy by exhibiting it yourself even when it feels as if it isn’t deserved.
4-H alumna says leadership isn’t just about being in charge

Published on May 14, 2019
Michigan 4-H student intern and alumna reflects on the different positions in leadership.