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4-H Winterfest is one of Michigan 4-H’s most popular workshops with attendance of over 150 4-H youth between the ages of 8 and 12. Nearly 150 4-H youth and volunteers attended 4-H Winterfest Feb. 2-3, 2018 at Kettunen Center.

4-H’ers learn winter life skills at Kettunen Center

Since 1956, the Kettunen Center has served Michigan 4-H teens and adults as a location for educational workshops. Through this time, it is has become ...

Estate gift helps Make the Match

Estate gift helps Make the Match Lana Dart leaves estate gift to 4-H As an Ingham County 4-H alumna and former Calhoun County 4-H staff ...

Melissa Humphrey and Julie Chapin were each elected to three-year terms on the Michigan 4-H Foundation board. Effective Feb. 1, 2018, Jacob DeDecker is the acting state 4-H leader and in that role serves as Michigan 4-H Foundation trustee. Roxanne Turner was appointed as the Michigan Council of Extension Associations representative on the board.

New trustees join Michigan 4-H Foundation board

Michigan 4-H Foundation trustees are volunteers who manage foundation policies and operations, and are community advocates for ongoing and increasing support for 4-H. They are ...

MFB recognizes the 2017 4-H Excellence in Agriculture Award recipients at MFB Voice of Agriculture Conference. Left to right: Cathy McCune, Chair of MFB State Promotion & Education Committee, award recipients: Michelle Barnes, Melanie Barnes, Tiffany Spedowski and MFB President Carl Bednarski.

Outstanding Volunteers receive MFB 4-H Excellence in Ag Awards

Three outstanding 4-H leaders were honored with 2017 Michigan Farm Bureau (MFB) 4-H Excellence in Agriculture Awards Jan. 19 at MFB’s Voice of Agriculture conference ...

TSC Paper Clover Campaign - Donate $1 at checkout Apr. 11-22, 2018. Click here to learn more.

Spring 4-H Paper Clover Campaign launches April 11 at local TSC stores

Starting on April 11, you can purchase a $1 clover at the checkout of your local Tractor Supply Company (TSC) store as part of the ...

2018-19 4-H mini-grant cycle opens April 1

The Michigan 4-H Foundation has announced grant and award opportunities of up to $1,000 to support local 4-H clubs and county programs for the 2018-19 ...

2018 4-H Children’s Gardens Calendar

The spring and summer 2018 4-H Children's Gardens family program calendar is now available! The Michigan 4-H Children’s Gardens will kick-off its 2018 season once ...

JOANN Paper Clover extended through March

JOANN stores to offer Valentine's version of the Paper Clover to support Michigan 4-H Michigan 4-H and JOANN Fabrics stores want to see more Michigan ...

Whole Cities Foundation grant expands 4-H garden and nutrition program

Michigan 4-H delivers programs that educate youth and families on the importance of being healthy and eating nutritious meals. These 4-H programs include a host ...

Chapins mark retirements with new 4-H endowment

Julie and Larry Chapin have created a new 4-H endowment in honor of their retirements. Participation in the Ottawa County 4-H Program as a youth ...