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- 2023-24 4-H mini grant recipients announced November 7, 2023For the 2023-24 program year, the Michigan 4-H Foundation awarded 11 4-H mini-grants totaling $8,000.
- Michigan 4-H Foundation supports statewide 4-H programs with learning experience sponsorships November 7, 2023For the 2023-24 program year, the Michigan 4-H Foundation funded $104,000 in sponsorships for 20 statewide 4-H learning experiences.
- Michigan 4-H Children’s Gardens celebrates 30 years November 7, 2023On Aug. 4, a 30th anniversary garden party was held to celebrate the Michigan 4-H Children’s Gardens. Food, games and other activities were available for guests partake in the joyous occasion.
- Michigan State Fair & MSU Extension virtual showcase partnership provides $40K in scholarships in four years November 7, 2023The partnership between the Michigan State Fair and Michigan State University Extension has provided $40,000 in scholarships to youth participants of the Michigan State Fair 4-H and Youth Virtual Showcase.
- Michigan 4-H Foundation holds officer and trustee elections October 25, 2023The Michigan 4-H Foundation elected officers and board of trustee members at meetings on Sept. 29 in East Lansing.
- Thomas and Rhonda Coon elected to Michigan 4-H Foundation board of trustees October 25, 2023Thomas and Rhonda Coon, Portage, were elected to the Michigan 4-H Foundation board of trustees at its September 29 annual membership meeting.
- Mark Koester elected to Michigan 4-H Foundation board of trustees October 25, 2023Mark Koester, DeWitt, was elected to the Michigan 4-H Foundation board of trustees at its August board meeting.
- Bell honored as outstanding 4-H agriculture volunteer October 5, 2023Katheryn Bell of Oakland County was among four Michigan Farm Bureau 4-H Excellence in Agriculture Award recipients honored in 2023.
- Kempf named outstanding 4-H alumna October 5, 2023Newaygo County 4-H alumna Alice A. Kempf, of Holton, was among 12 4-H alumni inducted into the 2022 class of the Michigan 4-H Emerald Clover Society at a ceremony on Sept. 30.
- Curell honored as outstanding 4-H agriculture volunteer October 5, 2023Marie Curell of Lapeer County was among four Michigan Farm Bureau 4-H Excellence in Agriculture Award recipients honored in 2023.
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4-H has been an incredibly transformative experience for me. It has opened up a whole new world of opportunities, allowed me to form lasting relationships, and given me the chance to make a positive impact in the lives of others.
— Brooklyn Hetrick, Oakland County
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