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New 4-H Children’s Gardens fund remembers Cass County 4-H alumna and teacher; endows educational coordinator position

Published on November 20, 2024
Terry and Pamela Proctor established the Sarah L. Proctor Educational Endowment at the Michigan 4-H Children’s Gardens to support the gardens’ educational coordinator position well into the future.
Michigan 4-H International Exchange Programs 50th anniversary partnering with States’ 4-H International Exchange Programs

Published on November 7, 2024
Michigan 4-H and States' 4-H will celebrate 50 years of positively impacting youth and families with international exchange programs in 2024.
4-H around the world: Nepal – Part 1

Published on October 31, 2024
Let’s explore 4-H in Nepal and what it looks like.
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.
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?
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.
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.
An introduction to exploring cultures while gardening and cooking with kids

Published on October 14, 2024
Gardening and cooking with kids is a great way to explore cultures and people around the world.
Michigan 4-H to honor outstanding 4-H youth, alumni, volunteers, partners and staff at 2024 Michigan 4-H Legacy Awards Celebration

Published on August 22, 2024
Michigan State University Extension and the Michigan 4-H Foundation will co-host the Michigan 4-H Legacy Awards Celebration on Sat., Sept. 21, in East Lansing, Mich.
2024 Michigan 4-H State Award winners announced

Published on July 15, 2024
The Michigan 4-H State Awards Program recognized outstanding 4-H members following the opening session of 4-H Exploration Days on June 19. A Michigan 4-H State Award is the highest honor bestowed on Michigan 4-H members.