News

"BLOOM Where You’re Planted" connects youth of all abilities

Published on December 11, 2012
Lenawee County youth who step up to mentor young people with disabilities find they are building relationships as well as imparting principles of horticulture through the Michigan 4-H BLOOM Where You're Planted program.
Alpena 4-H’er feeds more than 40 local families and teaches over 500 children about gardening

Published on November 28, 2012
One Northern Michigan teen makes an impact in her community after learning that many families in the state suffer from hunger.
Extraordinary volunteer makes early start in politics

Published on November 15, 2012
If you need a community volunteer in Chippewa County, chances are she is already taking action on the cause.
How one 4-H club fulfilled the 4-H pledge

Published on October 18, 2012
In this article one member of an Oceana County 4-H club describes how her group fulfilled the 4-H pledge by doing something for "our club, community, country and our world."
Shooting Sports Tournament draws from 35 counties

Published on September 27, 2012
Nearly 500 youth participated in the 2012 Michigan 4-H State Shooting Sports Tournament.
Clare County 4-H’er is buzzing with ideas and action for her community and her future

Published on September 25, 2012
A Harrison, Mich. 4-H'er "buzzes" when it comes to stepping up and making a difference in her community.
Impact = Cloverbuds, mentors and horses

Published on August 21, 2012
Read this story about yet another Michigan 4-H'er who has made an extraordinary difference in her community by starting a unique 4-H group, the Tuscola Teen Mentors 4-H Club.
Michigan 4-H youth learn about leadership and citizenship during Citizenship Washington Focus

Published on August 20, 2012
Forty-three Michigan 4-H youth traveled to Washington, D.C. area from June 26 to July 2 to participate in the Citizenship Washington Focus program.
Michigan 4-H youth better their community through the arts

Published on August 20, 2012
Participants in the Calhoun County 4-H Creative and Expressive Arts Summer Day Camp discover natural talents and abilities, nurture younger youth and better their community through an annual five-week camp.
Youth feel the honor of competing in 2012 Michigan 4-H State Horse Show

Published on August 20, 2012
At the annual 4-H State Horse Show, approximately 520 competitors from 48 Michigan counties were chosen to compete and given the honor of representing their county.