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Allegan County Puts a New Twist on 4-H Science Blast

Published on February 3, 2012
The first monthly 4-H "Animal Science Blast" - part of the I Know MI Numbers science-literacy initiative - was held January 24, 2012 at the Otsego District Public Library.
My Sheep and Pigs Caused a Revolution

Published on January 11, 2012
4-H'er Nate Seese saw the need for high-quality protein at a Byron Center food pantry that helps feed at least 250 families, and decided to find a way to help.
Michigan 4-H Program Celebrates with Free MSU Basketball Tickets

Published on November 29, 2011
On January 15, 2012, the stands at the MSU Breslin Center will be even greener than usual as up to 5,000 extra fans gather to celebrate the Michigan State University Extension 4-H Youth Development program.
2011 4-H Great Lakes and Natural Resources Campers Make Important Discovery

Published on October 25, 2011
While contributing to a coastal inventory, this year's 4-H Great Lakes and Natural Resources Camp (GLNR) participants discovered a federally and state-threatened plant.
Impact = 1 Day, 2 Clubs, 27 Volunteers, 88 Trees

Published on October 18, 2011
Members from the North Central 4-H Club and the 4-H Country Kids Club, their parents, volunteer leaders and local Master Gardeners showed up at the new Montcalm County 4-H Fairgrounds, where they spent the day planting, mulching and watering trees.
Improved literacy is hoped-for result of half-million book give-away

Published on September 28, 2011
The Lansing warehouse bulged with books of every size, for youth of all ages. Vehicles from all over the state steadily pulled up to the overhead doors and filled every space in the vehicle with boxes of "paper gold" better known as books.
4-H youth embark on a "Revolution of Responsibility"

Published on September 28, 2011
Feeding the hungry. Watching over our lakes. Creating new businesses. You might think these are things for which our politicians are taking responsibility. But the group stepping forward to say, "We are," isn't made up of legislators. They're kids.
Great Lakes and Natural Resources camp chosen for national 4-H case study

Published on August 29, 2011
Michigan 4-H's Great Lakes and Natural Resources Camp selected as one of 10 in the nation to be part of National 4-H case study on successful science programs.
4-H, kids, culinary arts and veggies

Published on August 24, 2011
Members of the Barry County F3 ENERGY! 4-H Club are learning about nutrition education and the culinary arts, while growing fresh vegetables to sell locally to restaurants or at farm markets.
70 participants “Create Their Own Adventure” at 4th annual 4-H Mentoring Weekend

Published on August 18, 2011
Read here about the highly successful 2011 4-H Mentoring Weekend, held at Kettunen Center.