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News

• Diana Langshaw wins national 4-H outstanding volunteer award

  Published on April 26, 2012
  This Augusta, Mich. volunteer is honored for her 50 years as an outstanding 4-H volunteer.

• Registration for 4-H Discovery Camp ends May 1

  Published on April 12, 2012
  If you know a youth looking for summer opportunities who enjoys exploring Michigan resources in a social setting, 4-H Discovery Camp is the perfect summer solution.

• 4-H is engaging youth in robotics

  Published on April 9, 2012
  Experiential learning is building youth's skills in the areas of science, engineering, technology and math, leading youth to be inspired and develop an interest in engineering and technology.

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  Oakland County 4-H’ers’ actions enable informed discussion on Ferndale chicken ordinance passing

  Published on April 9, 2012
  Chickens won't be crossing the road in Ferndale, Mich., but they will be able to live within 10 feet of their owners' homes. Some 4-H club members played a part in the city's decision regarding poultry dwellings.

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  Inquiry method creates future decision makers, leaders

  Published on April 9, 2012
  4-H projects in Cheboygan County teach kids to think creatively and critically, where failure is just another learning experience.

• Financial education can start at any age

  Published on April 2, 2012
  From age 3 up, children and youth are involved in money matters and can learn positive habits to help them spend wisely, save and share as adults.

• From French fry to fuel: starting a high school biodiesel program

  Published on March 16, 2012
  This Saginaw County, Mich. high school 4-H club started making biodiesel fuel in science class, using used cooking oil from the school's cafeteria.

• Inside 4-H: What does fundraising have to do with life skills?

  Published on March 15, 2012
  Far too often we assume that the educational process of fundraising occurs at the end of the project, once the funds are raised and money is being used. We must consider the educational process and life skills gained before and during a fundraiser.

• Animal science programs for youth build life skills

  Published on March 6, 2012
  Life skills, animal science, youth

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  Michigan business entrepreneur credits success to 4-H upbringing

  Published on February 27, 2012
  A local Michigan business entrepreneur and former 4-H'er credits the youth development organization with his business accomplishments.