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4-H Leadership, Citizenship & Service

4-H Advisory Group Support 4-H Capitol Experience 4-H Citizenship & Tribal Citizenship Academies 4-H Cloverbuds, Ages 5-7 4-H Communications 4-H Community Service & Service Learning 4-H Exploration Days 4-H Junior Citizen Planner 4-H Scholarships & Recognition Program 4-H Youth-Adult Partnerships Character Education Citizenship Washington Focus Michigan 4-H State Youth Leadership Council Michigan 4-H Youth Conservation Council National 4-H Congress World Food Prize Michigan Youth Institute

4-H Environmental & Outdoor Education

4-H Entomology 4-H Exploration Days 4-H Forestry Fun Camp 4-H Great Lakes & Natural Resources Camp 4-H Junior Citizen Planner 4-H Plants, Soils & Gardening 4-H Renewable Energy Camp 4-H Scholarships & Recognition Program 4-H Shooting Sports 4-H State Shooting Sports Tournament Michigan 4-H Youth Conservation Council Outdoor Adventure Challenge

4-H Animal Science

4-H Animal & Veterinary Science Camp 4-H Animal Evaluation 4-H Beef Production & Management 4-H Cloverbuds, Ages 5-7 4-H Companion Animals 4-H Dairy Cattle Production & Management 4-H Exploration Days 4-H Goat Production & Management 4-H Horses & Ponies 4-H Poultry Production & Management 4-H Proud Equestrians Program 4-H Rabbits & Cavies 4-H Scholarships & Recognition Program 4-H Science Blast in the Class 4-H Sheep Production & Management 4-H Swine Production & Management 4-H Veterinary Science Youth Business Guide to Success

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Youth Voices in 4-H Committees

Published on June 17, 2021

Six youth from around the state of Michigan talk about their experiences working with 4-H committees, and what skills they gained from these experiences.
Sara Keinath

4-H Career Exploration/Work Force Preparation
skeinath@msu.edu
Brian Wibby

Youth Leadership, Civic and Cultural Engagement
wibby@msu.edu
231-922-4621
Action Steps Document

Published on May 31, 2016
The Action Steps document is a helpful tracking tool that can be used by 4-H Advisory Groups to delegate tasks and ensure success of a project.
Parliamentary Procedure: Voting

Published on November 18, 2016
Following is a list of different types of voting and an explanation of where or if they are appropriate along with procedures for voting.
Michigan 4-H Advisory Groups: Insuring Cross Representation in By-laws

Published on June 1, 2016
When forming a committee, club or council a strong set of by-laws is a great way to keep the group on target and focused on the mission.
Parliamentary Procedure Frequently Asked Questions

Published on May 31, 2016
Listed below are frequently asked questions (FAQs) that the 4-H Leadership/ Civic Engagement Team hear during Parliamentary Procedure Training.
Michigan 4-H Advisory Groups By-laws Template

Published on May 31, 2016
MSU Extension resources for 4-H Advisory Group bylaws.
Michigan 4-H Advisory Groups 4-H Club By-Laws: Sample Template

Published on November 9, 2017
A well-written set of by-laws will provide a club with direction and structure. In addition it can outline the major functions of the group so that the membership knows the expectations.
Parliamentary Procedure FAQ’s Part 2

Published on September 28, 2016
Learn more about parliamentary procedure.
Michigan 4-H Advisory Council Responsibilities, Best Practices & Requirements

Published on May 31, 2016
County 4-H boards and committees have many of the same responsibilities as a county Council, however, their responsibilities typically relate to a specific program or project area.
Youth stewardship program receives $25K national award

Published on August 25, 2016
Initiative has helped thousands of youth become ‘citizen scientists’ in Northeast Michigan.
Teaching teens to manage horse shows

Published on July 17, 2019
Horse shows provide an avenue for leadership and life skill building.
Michigan 4-H seeking session proposals for 2019 4-H Exploration Day sessions

Published on November 15, 2018
Share your skill, hobby or knowledge with Michigan 4-H youth by leading a session at the 2019 4-H Exploration Days.
Youth roles in event planning

Published on January 1, 2020
Youth-adult partnerships in action at 4-H Capitol Experience.
Communication maze: Take two

Published on December 8, 2017
This version of the communication maze activity can be used when space is not limited or if there is a small group.
Listening to understand

Published on January 5, 2018
Listening to understand takes practice and asking questions can help you improve this skill.
Youth, you are enough

Published on September 30, 2019
Overcoming imposter syndrome when engaging in discussions with adults.
Characteristics of successful adults in youth-adult partnerships

Published on December 15, 2016
Learn about successful adults and their characteristic traits to make youth-adult partnerships succeed.
Tips for building social emotional learning

Published on July 24, 2017
Considerations for creating 4-H clubs and youth programs that support social emotional learning.