• The World Food Prize Michigan Youth Institute

    Published on May 22, 2018
    The Michigan State University Extension World Food Prize Michigan Youth Institute brings together young people to discuss global food security and access, and explore possible career paths.

  • Operation Military Kids

    Published on July 1, 2019
    Angela Harkins, lead state child and youth coordinator for the Michigan Army National Guard shares about the unique needs of military families and the importance of community and partnerships.

  • A life of generous giving

    Published on June 3, 2019
    Doug Lewis is our superhero. He's a volunteer who is making a difference in 4-H, MSU Extension and across the state. His stories, energy and generosity inspire us and we can't wait for you to meet him on this episode of Partnerships and Peninsulas.

  • Living the 4-H Life with Julie Chapin

    Published on November 4, 2018
    Hear from Julie Chapin about her 4-H life, everything the 4-H clover represents and how you can get involved.

  • Growing Leaders Who Grow Solutions

    Published on February 24, 2020
    4-H is known for growing leaders, and Addy Battel and Pearl Daskam are two incredible examples of that. Jeff talks to the teens about how the skills they learned in 4-H led to the creation of a successful nonprofit tackling food insecurity.

  • 2020 Fall VANTAGE

    Published on November 1, 2020
    The VANTAGE newsletter is published for members of the Michigan 4-H Foundation. The 2020 fall edition of VANTAGE features trustee elections, community support, outstanding alumni, and much more.

  • They Took What? Your First Paycheck and Taxes

    Understanding why and how taxes and other items are deducted from a worker's paycheck is an important step toward gaining financial knowledge. Explore what taxes are and why we pay them. See how taxes affect your salary vs. your take home pay.

  • Credit Craze: Managing Your Credit Wisely

    How do you establish credit? What affects your credit score? In this session, increase your knowledge of credit and avoid the craze of debt as you learn what it is, how it works, and how you can best manage credit wisely.

  • Keep Yourself Out of Debt

    There are many strategies to keep yourself out of debt. Learn how to be proactive in managing your money and making a financial plan.

  • Grow Your Money: Investing and Risk

    Young people have the advantage of time when it comes to investing. Start your path to wealth at a young age and learn how to make your money work for you!

  • Investigating Informational Interviews

    Short 15 minute interactive course where you will learn 5 steps for success in informational interviewing. Activities include a short video, taking a poll, answering reflective questions, fill in the blank email template you can use, and resources for future reference.

  • LinkedIn Learning

    In this short interactive course learn what LinkedIn is, the benefits, what to include in your profile, questions to get you started and resources to learn more.

  • Michigan 4-H Embryology Course

    This course is designed for teachers, homeschool groups, community partners, 4-H leaders, and other caring adults to teach youth about the science of hatching eggs and provide resources for your own hatching if desired!

  • Deposit Slips Made Simple

    New to banking, this short interactive course will show you how to deposit money into your account. See your money grow.

  • Gladwin County 4-H Livestock Skills Test

    When: Monday, June 19th from 4:30pm-6pm Where: Gladwin County District Library Large Meeting Room Registration: Registration is not required. If you would like to participate in the event, please arrive to the library sometime between 4:30 and 5:30. Do you want to test your written knowledge on livestock before the show ring? Join Gladwin County 4-H on Monday, June 19th from 4:30pm-6pm at the Gladwin County District Library in the Large Meeting Room. On this day, you will have the opportunity to be tested on livestock species of your choosing. This event will go over potential questions that could be asked by buyers at the fair or by the judge in the show ring to determine how knowledgeable you are about your livestock! This event mimics the state wide 4-H Skill-a-thon events but is only open to Gladwin County 4-Her’s and Jr Livestock members!

  • Pay Yourself First: Start a Saving Habit

    Putting aside money for the future can help you achieve your financial goals. Learning how to Pay Yourself First is a smart strategy for both short-term and long-term goals.

  • Avoiding Money Mishaps

    Be aware before you share your personal and financial information! Protect yourself and your money from fraudulence, predatory lenders, scammers and identity thieves.

  • A Balancing Act: Balancing School, Work, Social Life and Health

    45-60 minute interactive and self-guided course where you will explore staying organized, finding a social network, working as a student and more. Activities include a videos, polls and reflective questions to help you apply to your life. Leave with resources for future reference.

  • Budgeting: Understanding Income and Expenses

    A budget is a plan for how to spend and save money. Budgets include how much you need to spend on necessities, how much you will put aside for savings, and how much you can use for your wants. Budgeting is an important step in reaching financial goals.

  • Paying for Post-secondary Education

    As many adults will tell you there are a variety of costs associated with attending any type of post-secondary education. There are many ways to fund post-secondary education or any training after high school. We encourage exploring funding options to minimize debt.