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The five Ps of the lemonade stand: place and picking the right spot

Published on September 12, 2025
When youth run a lemonade stand, they are learning and practicing the important concepts of the 5 Ps of marketing. This article focusers on place and how selecting the location for your lemonade stand is a critical part of success.
Eleven youth selected to represent Michigan at the 2025 World Food Prize Global Youth Institute

Published on September 12, 2025
Michigan youth will join leaders from around the world to share their solutions to food security and other grand global challenges this October.
2025 Michigan 4-H State Horse Show sees stellar participation across four days of competition

Published on September 12, 2025
Almost 400 youth from around Michigan displayed their skills during the four day event.
2025 Michigan 4-H Salute to Excellence Award recipients

Published on September 11, 2025
Two remarkable Michigan 4-H volunteers were named the 2025 Michigan 4-H Salute to Excellence Award winners for their outstanding contributions to both county and state 4-H programs: Keri Bancroft of Grand Traverse County and Lynn Olthof of Ottawa County.
Olthof named 2025 Michigan 4-H Volunteer of the Year

Published on September 11, 2025
Ottawa County 4-H volunteer Lynn Olthof has been honored with the prestigious 2025 Michigan 4-H Salute to Excellence Volunteer of the Year Award.
Bancroft named 2025 Michigan 4-H Outstanding Lifetime Volunteer

Published on September 11, 2025
Grand Traverse County 4-H volunteer Keri Bancroft has been honored with the prestigious 2025 Michigan 4-H Salute to Excellence Outstanding Lifetime Volunteer Award.
Planning and preparing for a power outage

Published on September 4, 2025
Preparation and planning are a part of every adult’s life. Discover resources to help you prepare for a power outage and ideas for keeping your children busy until the power comes back on.
Michigan 4-H and MSU Admissions professionals team up to help young people plan their futures

Published on August 29, 2025
A unique collaboration between MSU Extension 4-H Youth Development and the MSU Office of Admissions aims to help Gen Z and Generation Alpha get excited about their futures by providing a deeper understanding of post-secondary options.
Why are 4-H Cloverbuds unique?

Published on August 28, 2025
Young people ages 5 – 7 experience 4-H in a non-competitive environment that fosters skill development, safety and cooperation.
Celebrating youth excellence at the 2025 Michigan State Fair 4-H & Youth Virtual Showcase

Published on August 28, 2025
Michigan youth receive feedback and scholarships through achievements in the virtual showcase.