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Michigan business entrepreneur credits success to 4-H upbringing
Published on February 27, 2012
A local Michigan business entrepreneur and former 4-H'er credits the youth development organization with his business accomplishments. -
Volunteer: It's good for your health
Published on February 24, 2012
National Community Service studies link volunteer time with improved health. -
Tips and tools for recruiting volunteers: two rules to follow
Published on February 17, 2012
Recruiting volunteers can be time consuming and difficult. This article is the first of a series that will help volunteer managers to maximize their efforts when seeking additional volunteers. -
Broad-based and targeted volunteer recruitment: What works?
Published on February 17, 2012
There are two primary methods used to recruit volunteers: broad-based and targeted. Each one works best in specific circumstances depending on the situation. -
Know the difference between youth community service and community service learning
Published on February 16, 2012
Community service and community service learning for youth can often be mistaken for being the same. Learn how to tell the difference through definitions, examples, and resources. -
Allegan County Puts a New Twist on 4-H Science Blast
Published on February 3, 2012
The first monthly 4-H "Animal Science Blast" - part of the I Know MI Numbers science-literacy initiative - was held January 24, 2012 at the Otsego District Public Library. -
My Sheep and Pigs Caused a Revolution
Published on January 11, 2012
4-H'er Nate Seese saw the need for high-quality protein at a Byron Center food pantry that helps feed at least 250 families, and decided to find a way to help. -
Michigan 4-H Program Celebrates with Free MSU Basketball Tickets
Published on November 29, 2011
On January 15, 2012, the stands at the MSU Breslin Center will be even greener than usual as up to 5,000 extra fans gather to celebrate the Michigan State University Extension 4-H Youth Development program. -
2011 4-H Great Lakes and Natural Resources Campers Make Important Discovery
Published on October 25, 2011
While contributing to a coastal inventory, this year's 4-H Great Lakes and Natural Resources Camp (GLNR) participants discovered a federally and state-threatened plant. -
Impact = 1 Day, 2 Clubs, 27 Volunteers, 88 Trees
Published on October 18, 2011
Members from the North Central 4-H Club and the 4-H Country Kids Club, their parents, volunteer leaders and local Master Gardeners showed up at the new Montcalm County 4-H Fairgrounds, where they spent the day planting, mulching and watering trees.