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Michigan Farm Bureau 4-H Excellence in Agriculture Award recipients announced

Published on June 2, 2023
Three recipients received the 2022 4-H Excellence in Agriculture Award. This award recognizes the outstanding achievements of Michigan 4-H volunteers exhibit excellence in 4-H youth education and leadership development.
Twenty-three Michigan 4-H volunteers honored for 50 years of service by Michigan State University Extension

Published on May 8, 2023
In 2023, Michigan State University Extension celebrated 23 volunteers who united with youth for half a century. These individuals have provided 50 or more years of service to Michigan 4-H and youth in their communities.
St. Joseph County youth elected to Michigan 4-H Foundation board of trustees

Published on April 18, 2023
St. Joseph County 4-H member Peter Rambadt, of Sturgis, was elected to the Michigan 4-H Foundation Board of Trustees in February.
Wayne County 4-H’er elected to Michigan 4-H Foundation board of trustees

Published on April 18, 2023
Wayne County 4-H member Terrell Jordan, of Detroit, was elected to the Michigan 4-H Foundation Board of Trustees in February.
Strengthening families through volunteering

Published on December 15, 2022
Research shows that volunteering can help build family connections and teach young people skills like improved communication and problem solving.
Crafting a new generation of 4-H’ers through the Michigan 4-H Creative Arts Celebration

Published on December 8, 2022
Sanilac County 4-H volunteer lends 35 years of expertise to the event planning committee.
Michigan 4-H Foundation mini-grant recipients announced

Published on November 17, 2022
For the 2022-23 program year, the Michigan 4-H Foundation awarded 4-H mini-grants totaling just under $8,000.
Michigan 4-H Foundation funds 4-H statewide learning experience sponsorships

Published on November 16, 2022
For the 2022-23 program year, the Michigan 4-H Foundation funded sponsorships for 20 statewide 4-H learning experiences totaling $95,503.
Eppelheimers create fund to support 4-H Exploration Days

Published on November 14, 2022
One of the country’s largest multi-day 4-H events, 4-H Exploration Days returned for its 51st year in June 2022. A new endowment created by Donald and Linda Eppelheimer will provide 4-H Exploration Days with perpetual funding for years to come.
Bolstering youth-adult partnerships as a protective factor for youth

Published on October 27, 2022
Increasing positive networks with adults can help youth succeed.