4-H Learning Experiences

Each year, Michigan 4-H Youth Development Professionals host a number of multi-county, regional, statewide and national skill-building workshops and events to teach methods, share new ideas, and offer learning opportunities to 4-H youth and volunteers.

The Michigan 4-H Foundation has historically sponsored 4-H workshops and learning experiences, reducing the cost for 4-H youth, volunteers and staff to attend these events. This discount (previously referred to as subsidy) is provided by the generous gifts from donors, endowment fund earnings and general fund support from the Michigan 4-H Foundation.

There are a number of content-specific 4-H workshops held annually. In addition, several signature events are available for full or partial sponsorships, including 4-H Exploration Days, 4-H Capitol Experience, 4-H Great Lakes and Natural Resources and the World Food Prize Michigan Youth Institute, among others.

Individual Support

With the generosity of donors, 4-H has been able to provide partial sponsorships for statewide 4-H learning experiences that reduce the registration cost for 4-H volunteers and youth.

Corporate and Business Sponsorships

Businesses, organizations and individuals may sponsor statewide 4-H learning experiences that are aligned with their business/personal interests.

Sponsorship Benefits

$10,000 Sponsors

Recognition on the Michigan 4-H Foundation Web site as a corporate partner.
Recognition in the foundation’s Report to Membership.
Recognition on the event registration page.
Recognition in the foundation’s newsletter, Vantage.
Recognition in promotional materials for the event. It may also include recognition in state and county 4-H newsletters.
On-site recognition of sponsorship at the event (this may include a corporate logo).

$5,000 Sponsors

Recognition on the Michigan 4-H Foundation Web site as a corporate partner.
Recognition in the foundation’s Report to Membership.
Recognition on the event registration page.

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Being in 4-H has helped me reflect on who I am, but also helped me feel confident enough to step out of my comfort zone. From my experience in 4-H, I have realized that I have grown as a person but also developed many crucial life and career skills.

— Justin Yarger, Monroe County