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Martin named 2026 Michigan 4-H Outstanding Lifetime Volunteer

Published on August 20, 2026
Washtenaw County 4-H volunteer Jean Martin has been honored with the prestigious 2026 Michigan 4-H Salute to Excellence Outstanding Lifetime Volunteer Award.
2026 Michigan 4-H Salute to Excellence Award recipients

Published on August 20, 2026
Two remarkable Michigan 4-H volunteers were named the 2026 Michigan 4-H Salute to Excellence Award winners for their outstanding contributions to both county and state 4-H programs: Jean Martin of Washtenaw County and Bryan Shirk of Branch County.
Shirk named 2026 Michigan 4-H Volunteer of the Year

Published on August 20, 2026
Branch County 4-H volunteer Bryan Shirk has been honored with the prestigious 2026 Michigan 4-H Salute to Excellence Volunteer of the Year Award.
Glassen Foundation launches $50,000 matching challenge to strengthen Michigan 4-H Shooting Sports

Published on August 13, 2026
Glassen’s matching gift opportunity will double the impact of donations made to the Hal and Jean Glassen Michigan 4-H Shooting Sports Endowment.
Wearing multiple hats: Boundary considerations for volunteer managers

Published on August 13, 2026
Volunteer managers often wear many hats. Understanding when to lead, when to step back, and how to navigate overlapping roles helps create fair, transparent and positive experiences for everyone involved.
Michigan voters approve all 11 MSU Extension county millages

Published on August 5, 2026
The results underscore the value Michiganders place on the trusted, local expertise and programs that MSU Extension provides.
Fair season and sportsmanship

Published on July 30, 2026
With fair season underway, practicing respect for animals, competitors, rules and others helps ensure positive, character-building experiences for everyone involved in 4-H.
From competitor to coach: Michigan 4-H youth gives back by leading novice team to state title

Published on July 30, 2026
A Washtenaw County 4-H youth chose to forgo her eligibility for this year’s Michigan 4-H Dairy Quiz Bowl Contest to coach her county’s novice 4-H team. The team came out victorious at the contest, winning the novice state title.
Eleven tips for running effective meetings with youth

Published on July 30, 2026
These tips can help create a successful learning experience for all youth at your next 4-H meeting.
Coming home to help Gratiot County 4-H grow

Published on July 27, 2026
After returning to the community where she grew up, Gratiot County 4-H program coordinator Ashley Foster has focused on rebuilding relationships, expanding hands-on opportunities and helping more young people find a place in 4-H.