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- In memory of Peter Diehl Stid June 10, 2025Longtime 4-H leader and avid 4-H supporter Peter Diehl Stid passed away on Mar. 24 at the age of 88. Stid was a life-long farmer who lived in Mason, Michigan.
- Indoor 4-H Children’s Garden phase 1 updates complete; funding needed for phase 2 June 10, 2025Following the loss of plants due to a cold-snap in January 2024, the first phase of renovations to the Indoor 4-H Children’s Garden was completed just in time for the 2025 butterfly season.
- 2024 Michigan Farm Bureau 4-H Excellence in Agriculture Award recipients June 10, 2025Six outstanding 4-H leaders honored for outstanding achievements in 4-H youth agricultural education and leadership development.
- Michigan 4-H international exchange program celebrates 50 years of partnership with S4-H June 10, 2025Since 1974, Michigan 4-H has partnered with States’ 4-H International Exchange Programs (S4-H) to conduct youth exchange programs with countries across the globe.
- In memory of Gary Seevers June 10, 2025Former MSU Extension professional and dedicated 4-H supporter Gary Seevers, Ph.D., passed away on Feb. 1. He was 87.
- Michigan Milk Producers Association establishes endowment for 4-H dairy youth May 20, 2025The Joseph M. Diglio 4-H Dairy Youth Endowment Fund is dedicated to supporting the next generation of dairy youth leaders in Michigan.
- Michigan 4-H license plate now available to drivers April 9, 2025Support Michigan 4-H and show your 4-H pride by purchasing a Michigan 4-H license plate.
- Michigan 4-H Foundation offers mini-grants up to $1,000 to local 4-H programs in 2025-2026 April 1, 2025Grant opportunities of up to $1,000 are available from the Michigan 4-H Foundation to support local 4-H clubs and county programs for the 2025-2026 program year.
- CANR Community Unites on Give Green Day to Fuel Student Success March 12, 2025Gifts from CANR alumni, faculty, staff and friends on Give Green Day raised over $44,000 during MSU’s annual day of giving.
- Houghton County’s Trap Rock 4-H Club celebrates 100 years of community, service and youth development February 3, 2025The end of 2024 wrapped up a milestone year for the Trap Rock 4-H Club in Houghton County. Though the formal incorporation paperwork has long been lost to time, the club celebrated 2024 as their centennial year.
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