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Black beans and rice history and fun facts
Published on January 2, 2020
Beans are a staple in many Latin American cultures and around the world. Rice and beans and beans and rice are two very different dishes. -
Goals of misbehavior – Part 4: Inadequacy
Published on January 2, 2020
Why do children misbehave? To communicate? To control? To manipulate? This four-part series will describe the goals of misbehavior, what they mean and how you can effectively respond to them. -
New 4-H year, new 4-H officers
Published on January 2, 2020
The new 4-H year is the time of electing new 4-H officers for a yearlong of learning. -
Goals of misbehavior – Part 2: Power
Published on January 2, 2020
Why do children misbehave? To communicate? To control? To manipulate? This four-part series will describe the goals of misbehavior, what they mean and how you can effectively respond to them. -
How do I start an educational greenhouse at school?
Published on January 2, 2020
The United States Botanic Garden released a new manual for educators on how to start a greenhouse and grow horticultural crops. -
All global sustainability is local
Published on January 1, 2020
In a Nature cover story, Jianguo "Jack" Liu and CSIS members use groundbreaking methods to discover sustainability, like politics, is local -
Youth roles in event planning
Published on January 1, 2020
Youth-adult partnerships in action at 4-H Capitol Experience. -
All global sustainability is local
Published on January 1, 2020
Nations across the world are following a United Nations blueprint to build a more sustainable future – but a new study shows that blueprint leads less to a castle in the sky, and more to a house that needs constant remodeling. -
4-H leadership programs promote conversations that matter
Published on December 30, 2019
Ways to start great conversations with youth. -
“Hidden” 4-H projects at the county fair
Published on December 30, 2019
There’s more to the county fair than livestock exhibits, woodwork and food. Don’t miss these little known 4-H projects that are also exhibited. -
4-H provides youth with leadership and a sense of community for life
Published on December 30, 2019
A Michigan youth writes of the skills gained through her 4-H experience. -
The latest on resumes
Published on December 30, 2019
It is time to tweak or update your resume content? -
Mt. Pleasant hosts Jan. 8 Pest and Crop Management Update
Published on December 30, 2019
MSU Extension presents the latest recommendations for the 2020 field crop growing season. -
4-H around the world: Kansainvälinen 4H
Published on December 26, 2019
4-H has spread around the world. Let’s explore 4-H in Norway, known as 4H Norge. -
Journaling about your internship experiences
Published on December 26, 2019
Students who participate in internships can consider journaling to learn from their work experience. -
Ag talk: I gave my presentation, but did my farmers listen to me?
Published on December 26, 2019
A good speech will increase your audience's willingness to practice the ideas delivered during your presentation. -
4-H Citizenship Washington Focus: A short course in national government
Published on December 26, 2019
Leadership, citizenship and civic engagement are some of the things Michigan teens learn during the week of "learning by doing" at the 4-H Citizenship Washington Focus in Washington, D.C. -
ARC and PLC assistance offered in help room at Great Lakes Crop Summit
Published on December 26, 2019
MSU Extension is hosting a help room at the 2020 Great Lakes Crop Summit to provide one-on-one assistance for Agricultural Risk Coverage (ARC) and Price Loss Contract (PLC) decisions. -
Enterprise budget tool available for feedlot producers
Published on December 23, 2019
Enterprise budgets are an economic tool used to forecast profitability. The Excel tool presents budgets for both beef and Holstein cattle at different placement weights. -
Clinton County 4-H members compete at 2019 North American Invitational 4-H Dairy Quiz Bowl
Published on December 20, 2019
Youth traveled to Louisville, Kentucky, to represent Michigan at the 40th annual national dairy quiz bowl contest.