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• Children learn about entrepreneurship through literature

  Published on August 8, 2013
  Family reading time not only bonds parent and child, but it provides a great opportunity to teach the value of hard work.

• 4-H career exploration and workforce preparation programs make an impact

  Published on April 28, 2016
  As an important piece of Michigan 4-H, career exploration and workforce preparation programming reached 18,500 participants during 2015.

• 4-H programs allow for unique opportunities

  Published on March 6, 2015
  4-H offers opportunities for youth to get out of their typical environment and explore professions and careers they might not have considered or were not “conveniently” exposed to.

• Back roads Arts and Eats tour attracts travelers Oct. 20-21

  Published on October 18, 2012
  The agri-cultural tour supports local economies and offers travelers a delightful drive at the height of autumn color through a hilly terrain boasting countless inland lakes.

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  Growing your own Thanksgiving turkeys

  Published on July 10, 2019
  If you have ever considered raising turkeys for Thanksgiving feasts, now is the time to get started.

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  Entrepreneurship and STEAM a logical connection: Focus on Technology

  Published on March 5, 2019
  Youth entrepreneurship programs integrate the educational concept of STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts and math). Let’s focus on the connection between entrepreneurship and technology.

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  Increase youth employability through teamwork skills

  Published on May 31, 2018
  There are many ways teens can build teamwork skills -- and improve their employability -- while still in high school.

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  Michigan 4-H Fundraiser Flyer Checklist

  Published on January 30, 2018
  A fundraiser flyer checklist for 4-H groups.

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  Write well, sell well!

  Published on February 15, 2016
  Written communication tips to help build your business.

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  Michigan celebrates two national Farm to School Grant award winners

  Published on December 16, 2014
  Nationally, the U.S. Department of Agriculture awarded over $5.2 million dollars to farm to school projects for 2015.

• Maker Space: any time, anywhere

  Published on September 22, 2014
  Learn how you can create a maker environment without a Maker Space.

• 4-H programs support youth-focused urban agriculture and workforce preparation

  Published on December 17, 2015
  Food production and marketing help young people build crucial life skills.

• Green science camps teach kids where their food comes from

  Published on September 3, 2013
  MSU Extension Farm provides hands-on look at food production.

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  Hitting the bull’s eye: Defining your target market!

  Published on October 27, 2014
  Increase sales and grow your business by understanding your customer.

• Turning your passions into profits

  Published on March 21, 2018
  Is it possible to turn your 4-H projects or hobbies into a small business? Learn how at the Turning Your Passions into Profits class at 4-H Exploration Days, June 20 – 22, 2018.

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  Passion and perseverance can be key to success

  Published on May 1, 2015
  Passion and perseverance, or “grit,” can take you far in life. Michigan 4-H programs can help provide both.

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  Always be ready to network

  Published on March 1, 2018
  A simple taxi cab ride provides an opportunity for strangers to connect through the world of work.

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  Free financial training offered Feb. 22, 2018

  Published on January 23, 2018
  A free financial training is being offered for those working with youth, volunteers and organizations that offer personal financial information.

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  When packing for college, pack a budget too

  Published on August 1, 2018
  College is already expensive enough. Manage your spending and avoid trouble by preparing a realistic budget before leaving home.

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  Your 4-H Market Beef Project (4H1188)

  Published on July 7, 2017
  This newly revised resource contains beef project specific information for 4-H youth, parents and volunteers.