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Ten benefits of being a Michigan 4-H member

Published on September 11, 2026
Explore the top advantages of being a Michigan 4-H member.
Michigan youth shine in the 2026 Michigan State Fair 4-H & Youth Virtual Showcase

Published on September 11, 2026
Participants from across the state celebrated project success, earned statewide recognition and shared powerful lessons on perseverance, confidence and leadership.
The smart way to wet your plants

Published on September 11, 2026
From thirsty houseplants to backyard herbs, you can automate irrigation, conserve water and never forget to water your plants again using a D-I-Y Raspberry-Pi smart self-watering system.
Fry honored as outstanding 4-H agriculture volunteer

Published on September 10, 2026
Cathy Fry of Isabella County is among five Michigan Farm Bureau 4-H Excellence in Agriculture Award recipients honored in 2026.
Drake honored as outstanding 4-H agriculture volunteer

Published on September 10, 2026
Erica Drake of Washtenaw County is among five Michigan Farm Bureau 4-H Excellence in Agriculture Award recipients honored in 2026.
Gordon honored as outstanding 4-H agriculture volunteer

Published on September 10, 2026
Melissa Gordon of Monroe County is among five Michigan Farm Bureau 4-H Excellence in Agriculture Award recipients honored in 2026.
Short honored as outstanding 4-H agriculture volunteer

Published on September 10, 2026
Michelle Short of Macomb County is among five Michigan Farm Bureau 4-H Excellence in Agriculture Award recipients honored in 2026.
Shirk honored as outstanding 4-H agriculture volunteer

Published on September 10, 2026
Bryan Shirk of Branch County is among five Michigan Farm Bureau 4-H Excellence in Agriculture Award recipients honored in 2026.
2026 Michigan Farm Bureau 4-H Excellence in Agriculture Award recipients

Published on September 10, 2026
Five outstanding 4-H leaders honored for outstanding achievements in 4-H youth agricultural education and leadership development.
4-H campers dive into the invasive species challenge facing the Great Lakes

Published on September 9, 2026
Managing invasive species is as much a human challenge as an ecological one, campers discover.