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Babbitt shows commitment to local and state 4-H programs
Although she wasn’t involved in 4-H as a youth, Pam Babbitt of Muskegon County has been giving her time, talent and treasure to 4-H for nearly 50 years
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Greenstone renews 4-H commitment to grow 4-H true leaders
GreenStone Farm Credit Services has renewed and increased its commitment to Michigan 4-H with a $75,000 pledge over the next five years.
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4-H Renewable Energy Camp: Growing true leaders passionate about STEM
Annually, Michigan 4-H youth gather at Michigan State University during summer months to participate in the 4-H Renewable Energy Camp.
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$13.3 million raised for Michigan 4-H to prepare youth for the future
The Michigan 4-H Foundation Campaign for Michigan 4-H’s Future concluded Dec. 31 with $13.3 million raised during the past seven years, making it the largest campaign in the foundation’s history, said Sara Stuby, Michigan 4-H Foundation president.
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Cass City student selected for National 4-H award and scholarship
Addy Battel receives $5,000 scholarship, sponsored by Bayer, and will serve as 4-H’s national youth spokesperson for Agriculture
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Hipple honors her father’s legacy with a planned gift for the gardens
Karen Hipple documented a planned gift to create an endowment for the Michigan 4-H Children’s Gardens in memory of her father, Per G. Lundin, Michigan assistant state 4-H leader from 1925 to 1956.
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Bonomi and Tobe to lead Michigan State University Extension children and youth initiatives
Michigan State University Extension announced the appointment of Amy Bonomi, Ph.D., as the director of the MSU Extension Children and Youth Institute (CYI) and Erica Tobe, Ph.D., as associate director.
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National 4-H grants help Michigan 4-H succeed
National 4-H Council continues to be a strong partner in leveraging corporate grants to support local 4-H programs. For the past two fiscal years, support from National 4-H Council partnerships has exceeded $250,000 annually.
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New youth trustee to provide youth voice to board
Livingston County 4-H’er Grace Schmidt was elected to the Michigan 4-H Foundation Board of Trustees in April.
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Microsoft grant expansion helps 4-H youth become digital ambassadors and create change
This year, Michigan is one of 15 states receiving National 4-H Council grants from Microsoft to implement the 4-H Digital Ambassadors Project in Michigan.