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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?
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.
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.
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.