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- Gould and Yeager honored as outstanding 4-H agriculture volunteer September 25, 2024Rick Gould and Kevin Yeager of St. Joseph County was among five Michigan Farm Bureau 4-H Excellence in Agriculture Award recipients honored in 2024.
- Richards named Michigan 4-H Outstanding Lifetime Volunteer September 25, 2024Clinton County 4-H volunteer Robert (Bob) Richards has been honored with a prestigious Michigan 4-H Salute to Excellence Outstanding Lifetime Volunteer Award.
- Weatherspoon named outstanding 4-H alumnus September 25, 2024Cass County 4-H alumnus Dr. Dave D. Weatherspoon, of East Lansing, was among ten 4-H alumni inducted into the 2024 class of the Michigan 4-H Emerald Clover Society at a ceremony on Sept. 21.
- Wade named outstanding 4-H alumnus September 25, 2024Muskegon County 4-H alumnus Shaun T. Wade, of Norton Shores, was among ten 4-H alumni inducted into the 2024 class of the Michigan 4-H Emerald Clover Society at a ceremony on Sept. 21.
- Victorson named outstanding 4-H alumna September 25, 2024Luce County 4-H alumna Nacy L. Victorson, of Newberry, was among ten 4-H alumni inducted into the 2024 class of the Michigan 4-H Emerald Clover Society at a ceremony on Sept. 21.
- Draves named outstanding 4-H alumna September 25, 2024Midland County 4-H alumna Mary F. Draves, of Midland, was among ten 4-H alumni inducted into the 2024 class of the Michigan 4-H Emerald Clover Society at a ceremony on Sept. 21.
- Budd honored as outstanding 4-H agriculture volunteer September 25, 2024Donna Budd of Wayne County was among five Michigan Farm Bureau 4-H Excellence in Agriculture Award recipients honored in 2024.
- Former State Rep. Sheltrown named outstanding 4-H alumnus September 25, 2024Ogemaw County 4-H alumnus former State Rep. Joel Sheltrown, of West Branch, was among ten 4-H alumni inducted into the 2024 class of the Michigan 4-H Emerald Clover Society at a ceremony on Sept. 21.
- Outstanding Michigan 4-H alumni, volunteers, youth, staff and partners recognized at 2024 4-H Legacy Awards Celebration September 25, 2024Awards presented at the event are among some of Michigan 4-H’s highest honors.
- Maritime history and archaeology come alive for 4-H youth campers at NOAA Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary September 19, 20244-H Great Lakes and Natural Resources Camp campers explore science, careers, and environmental stewardship.
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Because of 4-H I have learned so much about hard work and perseverance. Now I can show my goats with confidence, knowing I’ve got what it takes.
— Ainsley Karvinen, Alger County

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