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Andrew Smith represents Michigan at 2016 World Food Prize Global Youth Institute

Published on November 14, 2016
Six outstanding youth leaders were selected to represent Michigan at the Global Youth Institute, where they shared their global hunger fighting research and ideas. This series highlights their stories.
Six Michigan youth represent state at 2016 World Food Prize

Published on November 10, 2016
Six extraordinary youth leaders were selected to represent Michigan at the 2016 World Food Prize, where they discussed food security and challenges in the agriculture industry.
Nathan Laurenz represents Michigan at 2016 World Food Prize Global Youth Institute

Published on October 27, 2016
Six outstanding youth leaders were selected to represent Michigan at the Global Youth Institute, where they shared their global hunger fighting research and ideas. This series highlights their stories.
Michigan 4-H alumna shares experience interning at the United Nations

Published on September 29, 2016
Hear how one Michigan 4-H World Food Prize Michigan Youth Institute alumni started working as an intern at the United Nations and what her biggest takeaways from her experience were.
Youth engaging as change-makers in global food security and food access

Published on July 14, 2016
Meet the 2016 World Food Prize Michigan Youth Institute delegates who will be representing the state at the Global Youth Institute this fall.
10 facts about 4-H youth leadership and civic engagement programs

Published on July 5, 2016
4-H youth leadership and civic engagement programs are having a positive impact in Michigan!
One Michigan 4-Hers trek to making a global difference

Published on June 27, 2016
Michigan 4-Her Francine Barchett talks about her amazing new opportunity to do research abroad and how 4-H helped her get there.
Youth leadership opportunities: World Food Prize Michigan Youth Institute and beyond

Published on June 27, 2016
Learn about the Michigan Youth Institute and how your participation can open doors to some amazing opportunities.
What does the world’s deadliest animal have to do with youth global citizenship?

Published on May 18, 2016
Learning about global health issues opens the door for youth and young people to take an active role as engaged global citizens helping to address some of our planet’s most serious challenges.
Youth can join leaders around world in efforts to end global hunger by 2030

Published on April 6, 2016
Through volunteer-led educational experiences, youth can learn more about Goal 2 of the U.N.’s Sustainable Development Goals, which seeks to end global hunger, achieve food security, improve nutrition and promote sustainable agriculture.