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What can a 4-H member learn from past record books?
Published on June 28, 2019
There are many benefits to keeping records in life. Some of those benefits occur during the process and others occur when reviewing the records. Past 4-H record books are great tools for saving time, increasing your profit margin and providing education. -
Stand out from the crowd: Preparing a professional pitch
Published on June 13, 2019
It only takes 30 seconds and a little practice to deliver a clear and concise professional pitch. -
Words matter on 4-H fundraiser flyer
Published on June 13, 2019
Clarifying where and how money will go is important when marketing a 4-H fundraiser. -
An early understanding of the Rule of 72 is critical to youth financial literacy
Published on June 13, 2019
The Rule of 72 helps investors understand how long it will take for their initial investment to double. -
Twenty-eight years of global education: Michigan youth "visual letters" to China
Published on June 11, 2019
Since 1991, the 4-H Children’s Art Exchange has asked Michigan youth to create "visual letters" to send to youth in China. This year, close to 2,000 children participated in the 2019 Michigan 4-H Art Exchange with China. -
Talk financial terms with your teens – Part 4
Published on June 6, 2019
Finding interest is interesting. Learn how interest and compound interest can work for and against you. -
Failures are as important as successes
Published on May 30, 2019
Adult mentors can help youth reframe failures as learning experiences. -
How to perfect the sticky wall facilitation tool
Published on May 30, 2019
There are many different facilitation tools that are commonly used to help groups make a decision. This article will explore how to use the “sticky wall.” -
Michigan 4-H State Awards: The application questions
Published on May 30, 2019
State Awards recognize 4-H members for engaging in rich learning experiences that result in outstanding knowledge and life skill development. Be prepared to answer the application questions. -
Teens have the most valuable component to accumulating wealth
Published on May 21, 2019
Investing early in life delivers the most valuable component to investing—time.