News

At risk youth and 4-H civic engagement programs

Published on November 10, 2014
Research shows that civic engagement empowers young people and improves their motivation to make change.
Engaging children and youth in election season

Published on October 31, 2014
There’s a way for youth to learn about the democratic process at all stages of their development.
4-H member named Collegiate Men’s Bow Hunting National Champion

Published on October 29, 2014
Michigan State University student and MSU Archery Club vice president Nathan Ketchum recently earned the title of National Champion in Collegiate Men's Bow Hunting.
Marshmallows and toothpicks help youth practice teamwork, communication and leadership

Published on October 29, 2014
Teamwork, communication and leadership can happen when you pair a group of youth, marshmallows and toothpicks!
Migrating monarchs across our Great Lakes coastlines

Published on October 24, 2014
Of the great migrations that take place across the world, one of the more spectacular may be that of the monarch butterfly as they travel along our Great Lakes coastlines.
Benefits of Youth-Adult Partnerships: Working together at the table

Published on October 24, 2014
Developing Youth-Adult Partnerships is a collaborative group process that uses small successes to achieve long-term positive change. The benefits to youth, adults and communities is well worth the time and energy required.
Past Michigan 4-H’er displays painting in Grand Rapids ArtPrize

Published on October 22, 2014
Grand Rapids' ArtPrize is not your typical art competition. For about three weeks, 3 square miles of downtown Grand Rapids becomes the backdrop for artists of all kinds to creatively express themselves.
Creating a place for youth voice at the table

Published on October 22, 2014
Intentionally creating a space at the table where our community’s youth feel safe to share their voice and ideas helps shape them into active citizens who are open to taking positive risk and exploration to grow on a personal level.
Why should you vote with an absentee ballot?

Published on October 9, 2014
Helpful hints and explanations about absentee voting.
4-H Volunteer Profile: Joe and Theresa Whitenight

Published on October 8, 2014
In an effort to highlight the many different volunteer opportunities 4-H has to offer, the 4-H Volunteer Profile series will highlight a few of the many wonderful people who give their time to Michigan 4-H.