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- Suzanne Threadgould grows endowment for Ingham County 4-H February 11, 2022In 2016, Suzanne Threadgould created an endowment in honor of her husband’s life and career with Michigan 4-H. Recently, she made an IRA charitable required minimum distribution gift to grow the fund, increasing the impact for generations to come.
- 4-H alumna credits 4-H Capitol Experience for leading to her career choice February 11, 2022Alger County Michigan 4-H alumna Kennedy DeFrancesco participated in many state and national 4-H events during her years in 4-H. However, 4-H Capitol Experience was most life-changing, igniting plans for a political science degree and a career in law.
- 4-H Children's Gardens adds new breakfast garden November 3, 2021To highlight the importance of starting the day off right, the Michigan 4-H Children’s Garden now features a theme garden dedicated entirely to the first meal of the day.
- KSRP establishes Kent County 4-H Special Riding Program Legacy Fund November 3, 2021The Kent Special Riding Program (KSRP) created the Kent County 4-H Special Riding Program Legacy Fund with the Michigan 4-H Foundation to support low-cost therapeutic horseback riding for people with disabilities.
- Longest-serving 4-H Foundation trustee retires from board November 1, 2021Pamala R. Babbitt retired from the Michigan 4-H Foundation board Oct. 1, serving as a trustee since 1984-85.
- 4-H Foundation holds officer and trustee elections November 1, 2021Michigan 4-H Foundation officer and trustee elections were held Oct. 1.
- Former Michigan 4-H state leader inducted into National 4-H Hall of Fame October 13, 2021Clinton County's Sandra Clarkson Stuckman receives prestigious honor for lifetime of 4-H involvement.
- 4-H spurs love of learning and future in academia August 18, 2021After graduating from Central Michigan University in spring 2021, Mecosta County 4-H alum Kiara Cushway sent a follow-up letter thanking Mecosta County 4-H once again for her 4-H scholarship, citing 4-H for helping in her educational and career choices.
- Michigan 4-H Foundation re-opens mini-grants and awards for applications August 10, 2021The Michigan 4-H Foundation has re-opened the grant application period from Aug. 9 to Sept. 9, 2021 for several mini-grant opportunities up to $1,000 to support local 4-H projects for the 2021-2022 program year.
- MAC makes Michigan Agriculture Crops Garden and STEAM Explorations possible June 8, 2021With a continued investment from Michigan Agricultural Commodities, Inc. (MAC), the Michigan 4-H Children’s Gardens continue to grow and provide science-based education for Michigan youth.
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Because of 4-H, I get to travel to places I may not otherwise visit. In our travel club, we visit different places, see new sites, experience different ways to travel, and learn about new cultures. Because of 4-H, I got a passport!
— Lauren Eichhorn, Menominee County
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