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4-H Exploration Days lets Michigan youth explore possibilities for their future

Published on March 18, 2026
MSU pre-college programs like 4-H Exploration Days provide education, personal development and fun for ages 12 and up – make summer plans for your youth early!
Blanchards sponsor 4-H Capitol Experience reception

Published on March 18, 2026
With a shared passion for youth leadership and civic engagement, former Gov. Jim Blanchard and Janet Blanchard graciously sponsored the 4-H Capitol Experience legislative reception which took place on March 17.
Purple Up! for military families

Published on March 12, 2026
On April 15, join Michigan 4-H Military Partnerships in wearing purple to show your support for our military families.
Meet Simran: Wayne County 4-H

Published on March 5, 2026
Wayne County 4-H'er Simran gives a personal testimonial of the impact of Michigan 4-H.
Michigan 4-H Foundation supports 4-H learning experiences across Michigan in 2025-26

Published on February 12, 2026
The Michigan 4-H Foundation has awarded nearly $130,000 in sponsorships to reduce the cost for youth and volunteers to attend Michigan 4-H programs and events during the 2025-26 program year.
Building trust with culturally distinct communities

Published on February 11, 2026
Fostering understanding and inclusivity through authentic connections in the community.
Lake and stream volunteer monitoring: How to get involved

Published on February 10, 2026
Grant applications are due March 6, 2026, for organizations wishing to host stream monitoring or cleanup efforts. Enrollment for lake monitoring is open now through August.
Danykah Muck shares her 4-H story at Michigan 4-H Day at the Capitol

Published on February 9, 2026
Livingston County 4-H’er Danykah Muck shared her 4-H story during Michigan 4-H Day at the Capitol on Oct. 8, inspiring legislators and guests with how 4-H has shaped her leadership and life skills.
Michigan 4-H empowers teens to bridge digital divide in rural schools

Published on February 9, 2026
Michigan 4-H has relaunched its 4-H Tech Changemakers Program to help rural communities overcome the digital divide through youth leadership and technology education in Chippewa, Mackinac and Luce counties.
4-H Citizenship Washington Focus: a short course in national government

Published on January 9, 2026
Leadership, citizenship and civic engagement are some of the things Michigan teens learn by doing at the 4-H Citizenship Washington Focus event in Washington, D.C.