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How to build sparks in your 4-H club

Published on March 20, 2025
As adults supporting 4-H members, our job is to be a champion for youth passion, provide positive energy and build associated skills.
Fostering curiosity in 4-H youth: a guide for volunteers

Published on March 20, 2025
As a 4-H volunteer, you have the unique opportunity to cultivate curiosity in young people, helping them develop a lifelong love for discovery and knowledge.
Effectively screening volunteers for youth programs

Published on February 28, 2025
Volunteer screening is a crucial component of a quality youth program. What are the best practices?
The Partnership Playbook: Continuous evaluation and improvement

Published on February 28, 2025
Successful community partnerships rely on ongoing evaluation and improvement to ensure that youth served are given the greatest opportunities to thrive.
Michigan 4-H interest survey: 2024 results and insights

Published on February 27, 2025
New data from the Michigan 4-H SPARK Survey to support 4-H staff in improving youth access to 4-H projects.
Michigan 4-H's improved 4-H SPARK Survey helps identify youth sparks

Published on February 20, 2025
Michigan 4-H staff updated the 4-H SPARK Survey to improve youth access to 4-H projects.
Building assets for youth success

Published on February 20, 2025
Youth need assets to avoid risky behavior and become successful adults.
Building youth recognition into 4-H club programming

Published on February 20, 2025
4-H volunteers can build a variety of important life skills through the usage of recognition.
Houghton County’s Trap Rock 4-H Club celebrates 100 years of community, service and youth development

Published on February 3, 2025
The end of 2024 wrapped up a milestone year for the Trap Rock 4-H Club in Houghton County. Though the formal incorporation paperwork has long been lost to time, the club celebrated 2024 as their centennial year.
Meet Julie Becker: Gratiot County 4-H

Published on January 23, 2025
A personal testimonial of the impact of Michigan 4-H from Gratiot County 4-H'er Julie Becker.