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Draves named outstanding 4-H alumna

Published on September 25, 2024
Midland County 4-H alumna Mary F. Draves, of Midland, was among ten 4-H alumni inducted into the 2024 class of the Michigan 4-H Emerald Clover Society at a ceremony on Sept. 21.
Weatherspoon named outstanding 4-H alumnus

Published on September 25, 2024
Cass County 4-H alumnus Dr. Dave D. Weatherspoon, of East Lansing, was among ten 4-H alumni inducted into the 2024 class of the Michigan 4-H Emerald Clover Society at a ceremony on Sept. 21.
Bosserd named outstanding 4-H alumnus

Published on September 25, 2024
Calhoun County 4-H alumnus Thomas L. Bosserd, of Plymouth, was among ten 4-H alumni inducted into the 2024 class of the Michigan 4-H Emerald Clover Society at a ceremony on Sept. 21.
Kaercher named outstanding 4-H alumnus

Published on September 25, 2024
Kalamazoo County 4-H alumnus Maurice J. Kaercher, of Kalamazoo, was among ten 4-H alumni inducted into the 2024 class of the Michigan 4-H Emerald Clover Society at a ceremony on Sept. 21.
Former State Rep. Sheltrown named outstanding 4-H alumnus

Published on September 25, 2024
Ogemaw County 4-H alumnus former State Rep. Joel Sheltrown, of West Branch, was among ten 4-H alumni inducted into the 2024 class of the Michigan 4-H Emerald Clover Society at a ceremony on Sept. 21.
Hackett honored as outstanding 4-H agriculture volunteer

Published on September 25, 2024
Charity Hackett of Berrien County was among five Michigan Farm Bureau 4-H Excellence in Agriculture Award recipients honored in 2024.
Rogers honored as outstanding 4-H agriculture volunteer

Published on September 25, 2024
Mandy Rogers of Washtenaw County was among five Michigan Farm Bureau 4-H Excellence in Agriculture Award recipients honored in 2024.
Risk and protective factors for youth and their mental health

Published on September 5, 2024
Most youth have both risk and protective factors that affect their experiences in life. A competent and consistent adult is one of the most important protective factors in a young person's life and mental health.
Ground rules for effective meetings and youth-adult partnerships

Published on September 5, 2024
Creating meeting norms for your youth group can make meetings more effective.
Book review: “Sparks: How Parents Can Help Ignite the Hidden Strengths of Teenagers” by Peter Benson, Ph.D.

Published on August 29, 2024
Recognize the power of sparks and how you can help them grow.