2025 Spring VANTAGE
Published June 2, 2025
The VANTAGE newsletter is published for members of the Michigan 4-H Foundation. This is the online version of the Spring 2025 issue.
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Houghton County’s Trap Rock 4-H Club celebrates 100 years of community, service and youth development
The end of 2024 wrapped up a milestone year for the Trap Rock 4-H Club in Houghton County. Though the formal incorporation paperwork has long been lost to time, the club celebrated 2024 as their centennial year.
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In memory of Gary Seevers
Former MSU Extension professional and dedicated 4-H supporter Gary Seevers, Ph.D., passed away on Feb. 1. He was 87.
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In memory of Peter Diehl Stid
Longtime 4-H leader and avid 4-H supporter Peter Diehl Stid passed away on Mar. 24 at the age of 88. Stid was a life-long farmer who lived in Mason, Michigan.
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Michigan 4-H raises over $8K on Giving Tuesday
On Giving Tuesday the Michigan 4-H community came together to show the power of 4-H.
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4-H community unites to give $7K on Give Green Day
The 4-H Learning Experience Sponsorship Fund helps to reduce the cost for Michigan youth to participate in a variety of 4-H learning experiences.
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Indoor 4-H Children’s Garden phase 1 updates complete; funding needed for phase 2
Following the loss of plants due to a cold-snap in January 2024, the first phase of renovations to the Indoor 4-H Children’s Garden was completed just in time for the 2025 butterfly season.
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2024 Michigan Farm Bureau 4-H Excellence in Agriculture Award recipients
Six outstanding 4-H leaders honored for outstanding achievements in 4-H youth agricultural education and leadership development.
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Michigan 4-H international exchange program celebrates 50 years of partnership with S4-H
Since 1974, Michigan 4-H has partnered with States’ 4-H International Exchange Programs (S4-H) to conduct youth exchange programs with countries across the globe.
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Bergman gift helps special-needs equestrians in Livingston County
PEP is a therapeutic horseback riding program for people with special needs that helps to improve balance, coordination, posture and muscle tone.
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Michigan 4-H license plate now available to drivers
Support Michigan 4-H and show your 4-H pride by purchasing a Michigan 4-H license plate.
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Michigan Milk Producers Association establishes endowment for 4-H dairy youth
The Joseph M. Diglio 4-H Dairy Youth Endowment Fund is dedicated to supporting the next generation of dairy youth leaders in Michigan.
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Michigan 4-H State Award Spotlight: Elliana Specht
Elliana Specht has been recognized as an outstanding 4-H member in the Michigan 4-H State Awards Program.
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Ten Michigan 4-H volunteers honored for 50 years of service in 2025 by MSU Extension
For the fifth year, Michigan State University Extension is celebrating ten outstanding volunteers who have given a half-century of service to Michigan 4-H.
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