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- One year of driving the clover forward: Michigan 4-H license plate celebrates first anniversary April 27, 2026Last April, the Michigan 4-H community celebrated a milestone decades in the making: the launch of the Michigan 4-H license plate. One year later, Michigan 4-H continues to celebrate the plate’s existence and the potential it holds for the program.
- Michigan 4-H Foundation offers mini-grants up to $2,000 to local 4-H programs in 2026-2027 April 1, 2026Grant opportunities of up to $2,000 are available from the Michigan 4-H Foundation to support local 4-H clubs and county programs for the 2026-2027 program year.
- Blanchards sponsor 4-H Capitol Experience reception March 18, 2026With a shared passion for youth leadership and civic engagement, former Gov. Jim Blanchard and Janet Blanchard graciously sponsored the 4-H Capitol Experience legislative reception which took place on March 17.
- Michigan Pork Producers Association establishes new 4-H endowment to support Michigan’s future livestock leaders March 4, 2026The Michigan 4-H Foundation is pleased to announce the creation of the Michigan Pork Producers Association 4-H Endowment, established through a five-year pledge from the Michigan Pork Producers Association (MPPA).
- Planned gift establishes the Lee G. and K. Joanna Schwenk Fund for Kalamazoo County 4-H February 19, 2026The Lee G. and K. Joanna Schwenk Fund for Kalamazoo County 4-H, a permanent endowment, was recently established through a charitable gift annuity from the estate of Lee G. and Katherine “Joanna” Schwenk.
- Michigan 4-H Foundation supports 4-H learning experiences across Michigan in 2025-26 February 12, 2026The Michigan 4-H Foundation has awarded nearly $130,000 in sponsorships to reduce the cost for youth and volunteers to attend Michigan 4-H programs and events during the 2025-26 program year.
- Rorabaugh family establishes endowment to support Iron, Mecosta and Menominee County 4-H February 11, 2026The Rorabaugh Family 4-H Endowment, established at the Michigan 4-H Foundation by Thomas Rorabaugh and Joyce Hartom, will provide perpetual annual support for three county 4-H programs.
- Michigan 4-H empowers teens to bridge digital divide in rural schools February 9, 2026Michigan 4-H has relaunched its 4-H Tech Changemakers Program to help rural communities overcome the digital divide through youth leadership and technology education in Chippewa, Mackinac and Luce counties.
- Create a legacy gift through your retirement or life insurance plan February 9, 2026When you name the Michigan 4-H Foundation as a beneficiary, you create a lasting impact for generations of youth and may also earn income tax benefits for yourself, as the donor.
- Long-time 4-H educator appointed to Michigan 4-H Foundation board February 9, 2026Michelle Neff, of Harrison, was appointed to the Michigan 4-H Foundation board of trustees at its annual membership meeting on Oct. 3, 2025.
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— Bridget Paidl, Menominee County
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