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- Michigan Community Service Commission receives highest Michigan 4-H honor October 5, 2023The Michigan Community Service Commission was honored with the prestigious Michigan 4-H Citation Award 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.
- Horrocks-Boehmer named outstanding 4-H alumna October 5, 2023Presque Isle County 4-H alumna L. Janel Horrocks-Boehmer, of Williamston, 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.
- Michigan 4-H to honor outstanding 4-H youth, alumni, volunteers, partners and staff at Michigan 4-H Legacy Awards Celebration August 21, 2023Michigan State University Extension and the Michigan 4-H Foundation will co-host the Michigan 4-H Legacy Awards Celebration on Sat., Sept. 30 in East Lansing, Mich.
- Michigan Farm Bureau 4-H Excellence in Agriculture Award recipients announced June 2, 2023Three recipients received the 2022 4-H Excellence in Agriculture Award. This award recognizes the outstanding achievements of Michigan 4-H volunteers exhibit excellence in 4-H youth education and leadership development.
- JOANN’S partnership provides big returns to Michigan 4-H June 2, 2023In the late winter 2022 JOANN campaign, Michigan ranked first in the nation, raising $80,825 through 41 Michigan stores.
- In memory of Michael J. Tate June 2, 2023Former state 4-H director and Michigan 4-H Foundation honorary trustee Michael J. Tate, Ph.D. died April 15.
- China art donation to be auctioned to support 4-H global and cultural programming June 2, 2023Generous art donation to the Michigan 4-H Foundation will be auctioned, with the proceeds supporting Michigan 4-H global and cultural programming.
- The 4-H Children’s Gardens celebrate 30th anniversary June 2, 2023In summer 2023, the Michigan 4-H Children’s Gardens will celebrate 30 years of existence. As we mark this occasion, the Michigan 4-H Foundation is reflecting on the origins of the first garden.
- Abbey Miller to direct Michigan 4-H Foundation June 1, 2023Miller is charged with overseeing the organization’s operations and facilitating its strategic development under the direction and guidance of the Michigan 4-H Foundation Board of Trustees and in collaboration with MSU Extension and University Advancement.
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