Programs, organizations and communities benefit when the enthusiasm and fresh perspective of youth is coupled with the wisdom and experience of adults. MSUExtension helps organizations incorporate young people into their governance and decision-making processes, with helpful strategies and best practices for building successful and sustaining youth-adult partnerships.
Contact Brian Wibby, wibby@anr.msu.edu or 906-475-5731, or Jackie Martin, marti623@anr.msu.edu or 734-222-3877, for more information.
News
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Teaching teens to manage horse shows
Published on July 17, 2019
Horse shows provide an avenue for leadership and life skill building.
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Michigan 4-H'ers represent youth at Honor the Harvest Forum
Published on June 18, 2019
Michigan's 4-H'ers represent nation's youth at exclusive sustainability forum for leaders and influencers in the food and agriculture sector.
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Raise your hand for Michigan 4-H!
Published on March 28, 2019
Join me in voting for Michigan 4-H to support the next generation of 4-H’ers.
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Using programs like Zoom or Skype for 4-H advisory groups
Published on March 8, 2019
While virtual meetings are not ideal, they may be the only way to conduct necessary business until a face-to-face meeting can occur. Follow these steps to ensure fairness to all members and meeting participants.
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Placing youth in leadership roles on boards and committees
Published on December 14, 2018
Youth can be involved on boards and committees by being full voting members and giving them leadership roles.
