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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 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 Careers & Entrepreneurship

4-H Communications 4-H Exploration Days 4-H Junior Citizen Planner 4-H Scholarships & Recognition Program 4-H Veterinary Science 4-H Youth Entrepreneurship 4-H Youth Money Management

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Japan Girls’ Day: A cultural learning opportunity for youth and adults

Published on March 31, 2021
Let’s learn about the Japanese holiday of Girls’ Day, which is held on March 3.
Planning for all generations

Published on October 23, 2020
Generational trends are leading to changing demographics in many communities and presenting new challenges. Having strategies to bring all generations into a planning process can help communities meet these challenges.
MSU Distinguished Academic Staff honoree credits Michigan 4-H for igniting his successful career

Published on February 27, 2020
MSU Extension’s Brandon Schroeder was recently honored with MSU's Distinguished Academic Staff Award. However, before joining MSU Extension 15 years ago, Schroeder was already a part of the Extension community: he spent his youth as a Michigan 4-H member.
Youth thrive when adults support and nurture their “sparks”

Published on February 24, 2020
Intentional efforts by adults to help youth identify and nurture their interests, or “sparks,” can help youth be successful in life.
Youth thrive when adults support and encourage “youth voice”

Published on February 24, 2020
Adults can help youth thrive by encouraging youth voice and establishing a positive relationship with them.
Youth roles in event planning

Published on January 1, 2020
Youth-adult partnerships in action at 4-H Capitol Experience.
Youth-adult partnerships in 4-H clubs

Published on November 20, 2019
Creating meaningful opportunities for youth to make decisions.
Youth, you are enough

Published on September 30, 2019
Overcoming imposter syndrome when engaging in discussions with adults.
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'ers represent youth at Honor the Harvest Forum

Published on June 18, 2019
Michigan's 4-H'ers represent nation's youth at exclusive sustainability forum for leaders and influencers in the food and agriculture sector.
Raise your hand for Michigan 4-H!

Published on March 28, 2019
Join me in voting for Michigan 4-H to support the next generation of 4-H’ers.
Using programs like Zoom or Skype for 4-H advisory groups

Published on March 8, 2019
While virtual meetings are not ideal, they may be the only way to conduct necessary business until a face-to-face meeting can occur. Follow these steps to ensure fairness to all members and meeting participants.
Placing youth in leadership roles on boards and committees

Published on December 14, 2018
Youth can be involved on boards and committees by being full voting members and giving them leadership roles.
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.
Successful youth-adult partnerships on boards and committees

Published on February 2, 2018
Five reminders for adults making organizational decisions in partnership with youth.
Listening to understand

Published on January 5, 2018
Listening to understand takes practice and asking questions can help you improve this skill.
The art of providing feedback

Published on January 5, 2018
Feedback can help us improve our skills and attitudes but it can be difficult to give and receive. These tips can help you offer the type of feedback that makes communities stronger.
Newly revised teen leadership document is here!

Published on January 5, 2018
This updated document will help both youth and adult advisors see how to get the most out of a teen leadership project and how leadership can be very rewarding for both the teen and the groups with which they interact.
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.
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.

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