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Michigan 4-H State Youth Leadership Council welcomes new members
Published on February 22, 2021
Twelve youth from across the state join the the Michigan 4-H State Youth Leadership Council. -
4-H Capitol Experience Youth Summit offered virtually in 2021
Published on February 2, 2021
Reimagined event connects youth with peers to learn about issues and the power of youth voice. -
Michigan 4-H and Learning to Give partner to support communities
Published on December 10, 2020
Michigan 4-H is providing philanthropy education virtually in partnership with Learning to Give organization to continue to support community needs. -
Adulting 101 classes offered by MSU Extension
Published on December 7, 2020
Are your older teens ready to leave for college or be on their own? Are they prepared to do adult tasks and have skills to be successful? Consider MSU Extension’s Adulting 101 classes. -
Tips for meeting virtually with your 4-H club
Published on December 3, 2020
Follow these tips to ensure you get the most out of your online meetings and ensure a fair process for decision-making. -
4-H around the world: Canada
Published on October 29, 2020
4-H grows youth into leaders within the U.S. and beyond. Let’s explore 4-H in Canada and the successful three-way 4-H “Visual Letter” art exchange with Michigan 4-H and Poland. -
Voting in virtual 4-H club meetings
Published on October 26, 2020
Electronic tools to facilitate voting. -
Youth leadership and citizenship opportunities
Published on September 16, 2020
Providing meaningful experiences for youth in local government. -
Virtual community service projects
Published on September 8, 2020
Give back to the community while keeping a safe distance. -
Michigan 4-H Enrollment
Published on September 1, 2020
Learn the steps to take after selecting a Michigan 4-H club. -
New statewide virtual showcase provides opportunity for Michigan youth to shine
Published on August 13, 2020
Michigan State Fair and Michigan State University Extension partner to provide online showcase and scholarships for youth. -
2020 Michigan 4-H Mark of Excellence award winners announced
Published on July 16, 2020
Mark of Excellence essays portray learning experiences of 4-H members. -
Michigan 4-H State Award winners announced through virtual recognition program
Published on July 16, 2020
4-H members honored for their outstanding accomplishments in leadership, service and life skill development. -
Tobe named director of Michigan State University Extension children and youth initiatives
Published on July 9, 2020
Michigan State University Extension announced the appointment of Erica Tobe, Ph.D., as director of the MSU Extension Children and Youth Institute (CYI), the unit focused on programming for those from birth to age 19, including Michigan 4-H. -
Be prepared: Create a family emergency plan
Published on June 26, 2020
Disasters can occur any time or place. Be ready with a family emergency plan—preparation is vital to safety and well-being. -
MSU Extension children and youth listening sessions background and summary
Published on June 3, 2020
Michigan State University Extension held 21 listening sessions about the needs of children and families during social distancing. Here is the data. -
Guidance for 4-H community service in the aftermath of a natural disaster
Published on June 2, 2020
Considerations and tips for helping 4-H members organize a service project in response to a natural disaster. -
What do youth need? MSU Extension hosts listening sessions and identifies desire for online interactions, hands on activities and more
Published on May 27, 2020
In total, more than 500 stakeholders from across the Great Lakes state took part in 21 virtual listening sessions hosted by MSU Extension to help bring to light challenges faced by Michigan’s youth in regards to COVID-19. -
4-H around the world: Africa
Published on May 15, 2020
Similar 4-H programs exist in more than 80 countries. Let’s explore some of these 4-H programs in this global connection starting with Africa. -
MSU Extension to host listening sessions for children and youth programming
Published on April 17, 2020
To best understand today's challenges and how to effectively support them, MSU Extension is hosting listening sessions. Information collected will be used to adapt existing programming, or develop new educational programming, to address community needs.