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- Paulsen named outstanding 4-H alumnus October 5, 2026Cass County 4-H alumnus Judith Paulsen, of Hartland, was among nine 4-H alumni inducted into the 2026 class of the Michigan 4-H Emerald Clover Society at a ceremony on Oct. 3.
- Manwell named outstanding 4-H alumnus October 5, 2026Monroe County 4-H alumnus Elizabeth “Lisa” Manwell, of Canton, was among nine 4-H alumni inducted into the 2026 class of the Michigan 4-H Emerald Clover Society at a ceremony on Oct. 3.
- Rider named outstanding 4-H alumnus October 5, 2026Calhoun County 4-H alumnus Jackie Rider, of Durand, was among nine 4-H alumni inducted into the 2026 class of the Michigan 4-H Emerald Clover Society at a ceremony on Oct. 3.
- Young named outstanding 4-H alumnus October 5, 2026Washtenaw County 4-H alumnus Emma J. Young, of Detroit, was among nine 4-H alumni inducted into the 2026 class of the Michigan 4-H Emerald Clover Society at a ceremony on Oct. 3.
- Outstanding Michigan 4-H alumni, volunteers, youth, staff and partners recognized at 2026 4-H Legacy Awards Celebration October 5, 2026Awards presented at the event are among some of Michigan 4-H’s highest honors.
- Agnew named outstanding 4-H alumnus October 5, 2026Ingham and Macomb County 4-H alumnus Dr. Dalen Agnew, of Williamston, was among nine 4-H alumni inducted into the 2026 class of the Michigan 4-H Emerald Clover Society at a ceremony on Oct. 3.
- 2026 Michigan Farm Bureau 4-H Excellence in Agriculture Award recipients September 10, 2026Five outstanding 4-H leaders honored for outstanding achievements in 4-H youth agricultural education and leadership development.
- Michigan 4-H to honor outstanding 4-H youth, alumni, volunteers, partners and staff at 2026 Michigan 4-H Legacy Awards Celebration September 2, 2026Michigan State University Extension and the Michigan 4-H Foundation will co-host the Michigan 4-H Legacy Awards Celebration on Saturday, October 3, in Lansing, Mich.
- Deb Schmucker elected to Michigan 4-H Foundation board of trustees August 27, 2026Deb Schmucker, Osseo, was elected to the Michigan 4-H Foundation board of trustees at its August board meeting.
- 2026 Michigan 4-H Salute to Excellence Award recipients August 20, 2026Two remarkable Michigan 4-H volunteers were named the 2026 Michigan 4-H Salute to Excellence Award winners for their outstanding contributions to both county and state 4-H programs: Jean Martin of Washtenaw County and Bryan Shirk of Branch County.
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— Madeline P., Wexford County
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