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- Livestock judging contest proves to be a success at the 2025 U.P. State Fair December 18, 2025Involvement in livestock judging contests help develop life skills, improves decision-making and increases communication skills. Animal exhibitors practiced livestock judging and developed valuable critical thinking skills at the 2025 U.P. State Fair.
- Exploring otherness through art - Part 1 December 18, 2025Through art, young people have the opportunity to express their identity, learn about other cultures and build meaningful connections beyond their borders.
- Washtenaw County youth elected to Michigan 4-H Foundation Board of Trustees November 25, 2025Washtenaw County 4-H member Shepherd Thompson was elected to the Michigan 4-H Foundation Board of Trustees in October.
- #PlantsGiving: Bringing plant relatives back into view November 25, 2025#PlantsGiving encourages us to appreciate the remarkable diversity behind holiday gatherings. Keep a tally of the plant families used in your holiday meal and share photos online with #PlantsGiving.
- Joseph Hune elected to Michigan 4-H Foundation board of trustees November 24, 2025Joseph Hune, Saranac, was elected to the Michigan 4-H Foundation board of trustees at its August board meeting.
- Michelle Neff appointed to Michigan 4-H Foundation board of trustees November 24, 2025Michelle Neff, Harrison, was appointed to the Michigan 4-H Foundation board of trustees at its October 3 annual membership meeting.
- Driven for the Future: Empowering Michigan youth through career exploration November 21, 2025Michigan youth explore auto industry careers through 4-H Driven for the Future, gaining soft skills, industry insights, and hands-on learning thanks to a partnership with Toyota.
- IRA qualified charitable distributions may offer tax advantages November 21, 2025Eligible IRA owners can reduce taxable income by making a qualified charitable distribution directly to the Michigan 4-H Foundation. QCDs offer a simple way to support 4-H while meeting required minimum distribution obligations.
- Shepherd Thompson brings notable early experience to foundation board November 21, 2025Shepherd Thompson was elected to a three-year term as a Michigan 4-H Foundation youth trustee. A standout 4-H’er and global-minded leader, he brings experience in food security, community service, and youth empowerment to the board.
- 4-H scholarships benefit members and volunteers October 2, 2025Use these questions to work through establishing scholarships in your 4-H program.
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Through 4-H I have learned so many things that can help me build my confidence. I went from feeling insecure about my disability to being able to tell other kids who have dyslexia that even if it is difficult, you shouldn\'t feel embarrassed about it. Since joining 4-H I can share my experience with dyslexia and help people understand the disability.
— Sophia Mason, Monroe County
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