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How to build relationships in your 4-H club

Published on May 1, 2025
Building relationships within your club is essential to building a welcoming 4-H environment.
Helping youth share their 4-H story: A quick and impactful activity for volunteers

Published on May 1, 2025
4-H volunteers can play a key role in helping youth learn how to share their 4-H story.
Michigan 4-H license plate now available to drivers

Published on April 9, 2025
Support Michigan 4-H and show your 4-H pride by purchasing a Michigan 4-H license plate.
Michigan 4-H Foundation offers mini-grants up to $1,000 to local 4-H programs in 2025-2026

Published on April 1, 2025
Grant opportunities of up to $1,000 are available from the Michigan 4-H Foundation to support local 4-H clubs and county programs for the 2025-2026 program year.
How to build sparks in your 4-H club

Published on March 20, 2025
As adults supporting 4-H members, our job is to be a champion for youth passion, provide positive energy and build associated skills.
Fostering curiosity in 4-H youth: a guide for volunteers

Published on March 20, 2025
As a 4-H volunteer, you have the unique opportunity to cultivate curiosity in young people, helping them develop a lifelong love for discovery and knowledge.
Effectively screening volunteers for youth programs

Published on February 28, 2025
Volunteer screening is a crucial component of a quality youth program. What are the best practices?
The Partnership Playbook: Continuous evaluation and improvement

Published on February 28, 2025
Successful community partnerships rely on ongoing evaluation and improvement to ensure that youth served are given the greatest opportunities to thrive.
Michigan 4-H interest survey: 2024 results and insights

Published on February 27, 2025
New data from the Michigan 4-H SPARK Survey to support 4-H staff in improving youth access to 4-H projects.
Building youth recognition into 4-H club programming

Published on February 20, 2025
4-H volunteers can build a variety of important life skills through the usage of recognition.