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Exploring cultures while gardening and cooking with kids: Pickles
Published on October 28, 2024
Cucumbers are relatively easy to grow and pickles are a favorite snack for many kids. Making refrigerator pickles with kids can be a fun and tasty activity. -
Michigan 4-H State Award Spotlight: Vincent Coppola
Published on October 24, 2024
Vincent Coppola has been recognized as an outstanding 4-H member in the Michigan 4-H State Awards Program. -
Group management for youth settings: Strategies for attention
Published on October 24, 2024
Having strategies to gain and regain youths’ attention is key to keeping the group on track. -
Exploring cultures while gardening and cooking with kids: French fries
Published on October 24, 2024
Almost everyone loves french fries. French fries, chips, finger chips, french-fried potatoes or simply fries are bayonet or julienne-cut deep-fried potatoes. Whatever you call them, fries are popular around the world. But are they really from France? -
The Partnership Playbook: Building a strong foundation with partners
Published on October 24, 2024
Building trust and rapport among members of a community partnership is an important part of collaboration in youth development. -
4-H around the world: Nepal — Part 2
Published on October 21, 2024
Let’s continue to explore 4-H in Nepal and what it looks like. 4-H is connecting to young people for a better Nepal. -
Help youth build the Five C’s: Competence, confidence, connection, character and compassion
Published on October 21, 2024
Volunteers can take these simple steps to help youth build the Five C’s. -
Exploring cultures while gardening and cooking with kids: Salsa
Published on October 21, 2024
Salsa is the number one condiment in the U.S. – even bigger than ketchup. With endless combinations of fruits, vegetables, herbs and spices, salsa can be made to suit anyone’s taste. -
2024 Michigan 4-H State Horse Show was a great success!
Published on October 21, 2024
Over 300 youth exhibited at the 2024 Michigan 4-H State Horse Show! -
MSU Extension launches 4-H HealthCorps AmeriCorps pilot program to address youth mental health needs
Published on October 21, 2024
AmeriCorps members served seven counties across Michigan to provide evidence-based mental health and social/emotional wellness curricula to youth.