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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.
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.
Apple receives highest Michigan 4-H honor

Published on September 25, 2024
Apple has been honored with the prestigious Michigan 4-H Citation Award at a ceremony on Sept. 21.
Black named outstanding 4-H alumna

Published on September 25, 2024
Tuscola County 4-H alumna Sarah A. Black, of Eagle, 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.
Budd honored as outstanding 4-H agriculture volunteer

Published on September 25, 2024
Donna Budd of Wayne County was among five Michigan Farm Bureau 4-H Excellence in Agriculture Award recipients honored in 2024.
State Sen. McBroom named outstanding 4-H alumnus

Published on September 25, 2024
Dickinson County 4-H alumnus State Sen. Edward W. McBroom, of Vulcan, 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.
Victorson named outstanding 4-H alumna

Published on September 25, 2024
Luce County 4-H alumna Nacy L. Victorson, of Newberry, 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.
Gould and Yeager honored as outstanding 4-H agriculture volunteer

Published on September 25, 2024
Rick Gould and Kevin Yeager of St. Joseph 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.