Emerging Needs
Flexible, unrestricted funding to address new challenges and opportunities as they arise. Gifts to this priority area will:
- Support Michigan 4-H in quickly responding to unforeseen challenges and future opportunities;
- Help launch innovative programs and pilot projects;
- Invest in new technology and educational tools; and
- Michigan youth and communities through responsive programming.
Goal:
Join Us in Helping Michigan 4-H Meet the Moment
The needs of today’s youth are continually evolving. Flexible support allows Michigan 4-H to respond to emerging priorities, expand opportunities and ensure young people have the resources they need to learn, grow and become Beyond Ready.
Make your gift today and invest in a Beyond Ready future with Michigan 4-H.
To learn more about this Michigan 4-H Beyond Ready Campaign priority or explore further gift options, contact Michigan 4-H Foundation Director Abbey Miler at (517) 353-6692 or abmiller@msu.edu.
Emerging Needs Impact in Action
Empowering youth leadership: 4-H member brings livestock judging innovation to Houghton County Fair
April 01, 2026
Local 4-H youth develops new livestock judging contest to expand hands-on learning opportunities.
Blanchards sponsor 4-H Capitol Experience reception
With a shared passion for youth leadership and civic engagement, former Gov. Jim Blanchard and Janet Blanchard graciously sponsored the 4-H Capitol Experience legislative reception which took place on March 17
Michigan 4-H empowers teens to bridge digital divide in rural schools
February 09, 2026
Michigan 4-H has relaunched its 4-H Tech Changemakers Program to help rural communities overcome the digital divide through youth leadership and technology education in Chippewa, Mackinac and Luce counties.