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The Partnership Playbook: Driving successful partnerships through goal setting

Published on January 23, 2025
Setting clear goals in partnerships with youth-serving organizations is the key to making a real and lasting difference for young people and their communities.
Become a 4-H camp counselor to develop leadership skills

Published on January 22, 2025
Michigan 4-H Youth Development helps youth develop leadership skills and a sense of responsibility as it trains them to become camp counselors.
Best practices to consider when planning a 4-H field trip or tour

Published on January 17, 2025
4-H field trips or tours can add value to experiential learning.
Celebrate Michigan 4-H at the 19th annual 4-H Day at the Breslin

Published on January 13, 2025
MSU Extension invites 4-H members, families, volunteers and staff members to join them March 1 during 4-H Day at the Breslin. This fun family event will be held at the Jack Breslin Student Events Center.
Meet Bryant Janetzke: Ionia and Kent County 4-H

Published on December 19, 2024
A personal testimonial of the impact of Michigan 4-H from Ionia and Kent County 4-H'er Bryant Janetzke.
Integrating diversity, equity and inclusion in volunteer screening: Values

Published on December 19, 2024
Including diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) principles in volunteer screening is essential for creating fair and welcoming opportunities and fostering a sense of belonging within organizations.
Afterschool 101: Surveying the Michigan afterschool landscape

Published on December 18, 2024
Over 100,000 Michigan youth participate in an afterschool program, many of them funded by state and federal grants. Learn more about these programs to begin building partnerships and expanding youth programming.
Easy icebreakers: Hula hoop races

Published on December 12, 2024
Fun icebreakers to build your team.
Meet Alana Aulph: Monroe County 4-H

Published on December 12, 2024
A personal testimonial of the impact of Michigan 4-H from Monroe County 4-H'er Alana Aulph.
Supportive resources that advocate for LGBTQIA+ youth

Published on December 12, 2024
Access to support is crucial. LGBTQIA+ youth who engage with affirming environments that recognize their gender identity and sexual orientation experience reduced rates of suicide.