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Simple citizenship for 4-H Cloverbuds

Published on October 23, 2025
Citizenship can and should be taught to youth ages five to seven in simple, easy to understand ways that focus on the basics.
Michigan 4-H's first Academic Year Program delegate returns from Japan

Published on October 16, 2025
Michigan 4-H’er Jillian R., of Macomb County, shares her story of traveling abroad to Japan for an eleven-month stay through a 4-H international exchange program.
Positive impact of 4-H programs in Ingham County

Published on October 16, 2025
Ingham County 4-H youth share what 4-H has done for them.
Michigan State University Extension to highlight 4-H at third Michigan 4-H Day at the Capitol

Published on September 24, 2025
On Wednesday, October 8, MSU Extension will host the third annual Michigan 4-H Day at the Capitol. This event showcases the positive impact of the Michigan 4-H program and brings visibility to its efforts throughout the state.
Engaging every voice in 4-H: Part 4 – The health of facilitation

Published on September 22, 2025
Exploring the fourth H (health) of facilitation for 4-H clubs.
Four steps for improving youth communication skills

Published on September 18, 2025
Having conversations about animal experiences can be challenging. Use these four steps to spur an informed discussion.
Engaging every voice in 4-H: Part 3 – The head of facilitation

Published on September 18, 2025
Exploring the third H (head) of facilitation for 4-H clubs.
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.
Campus, careers and connections: 4-H Exploration Days helps ready youth for life ahead

Published on August 27, 2025
4-H Exploration Days, has been welcoming 4-H youth to campus for more than 50 years. This year, MSU Extension added a new component to the event that will help youth become beyond ready for the future: Campus Career Connect tracks.
Michigan 4-H precollege programs help youth discover and dream

Published on August 21, 2025
Michigan 4-H provides developmentally-appropriate programs and opportunities for youth throughout every stage of their precollege life.