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Michigan 4-H Foundation mini-grant recipients announced

Published on November 17, 2022
For the 2022-23 program year, the Michigan 4-H Foundation awarded 4-H mini-grants totaling just under $8,000.
Michigan 4-H Foundation funds 4-H statewide learning experience sponsorships

Published on November 16, 2022
For the 2022-23 program year, the Michigan 4-H Foundation funded sponsorships for 20 statewide 4-H learning experiences totaling $95,503.
Eppelheimers create fund to support 4-H Exploration Days

Published on November 14, 2022
One of the country’s largest multi-day 4-H events, 4-H Exploration Days returned for its 51st year in June 2022. A new endowment created by Donald and Linda Eppelheimer will provide 4-H Exploration Days with perpetual funding for years to come.
Exploring your world: how plants cope with cold

Published on November 10, 2022
Discover how Michigan plants cope with the months of cold winter temperatures.
Exploring your world: Coping with cold through remaining active

Published on November 7, 2022
Discover how Michigan animals cope with the months of cold winter temperatures.
Force flower bulbs to grow indoors to battle the blues

Published on November 7, 2022
With the onset of cold weather and shorter days, one way to bring happiness into your home or office is to force bulbs.
Exploring your world: Coping with cold through dormancy

Published on November 3, 2022
Discover how Michigan animals cope with the months of cold winter temperatures.
Exploring your world: Coping with cold through hibernation

Published on October 27, 2022
Discover how Michigan animals cope with the months of cold winter temperatures.
Plant science at the dinner table: blueberries

Published on October 26, 2022
Americans enjoy blueberries year-round, fresh or frozen, in muffins, pancakes or smoothies. In fact, the U.S. per capita consumption has more than tripled since the mid-2000s.
Youth inspired by STEM shares her story

Published on October 26, 2022
The story shared by one youth of how programs like MSU Extension’s science literacy team inspired them to pursue a STEM career.