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Career goal setting with youth
Published on January 30, 2014
Learn about a fun and useful activity that helps youth to create a goal-focused visual aid that will guide them on their path to a successful future. -
Learning and looming: Six lessons your child can learn while creating loom bracelets
Published on January 29, 2014
Elastic-band loom bracelets have quickly become a must have item in schools all around the country. Here are six great skills your children are learning as they work on all those bracelets! -
Recognize 4-H youth through State Awards
Published on January 28, 2014
Many youth like to get an award for completing something and kids love to feel special. Even at a young age, youth are very excited to receive an award or ribbon. Learn more about recognizing a young person through 4-H. -
Michigan Homemaker of the Year reflects on her lifelong 4-H experience
Published on January 27, 2014
When she was named the 2013 Michigan Homemaker of the Year, Kristin Leach could not believe it. -
Building and practicing life skills in a 4-H club setting: living
Published on January 27, 2014
4-H clubs provide an important learning experience for youth to build and practice life skills. Learn how 4-H club leaders can help youth gain skills in the “living” life skills category. -
Thinking of showing a 4-H animal project this summer? Plan ahead!
Published on January 27, 2014
Now is the time to begin thinking about showing your 4-H animal project at the county fair or other livestock shows. Planning and preparation begins now to learn how to feed, fit and properly take care of your animal. -
Career tools for youth: creating a portfolio
Published on January 27, 2014
Teach young people how to build a successful career tool with the help of a curriculum that explores the components of a portfolio. -
Bouncing and stretching: building resilience in children and youth
Published on January 27, 2014
Learn how you can help your child learn to stretch their limits and bounce back when set-backs happen with these seven easy ways to build resilience in kids. -
2013 National 4-H Congress Makes the Best Better
Published on January 24, 2014
Instead of hitting the stores on Black Friday as many of their peers did, 20 Michigan 4-H'ers packed their bags and headed south on Nov. 29 for the 2013 National 4-H Congress. -
Michigan wool at the 2014 Winter Olympic Games
Published on January 23, 2014
How a sheep farm that started as a 4-H project sourced wool to Ralph Lauren for closing ceremony athlete sweaters.