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- Michigan 4-H Foundation supports statewide 4-H programs with learning experience sponsorships in 2024-25 November 21, 2024Each year, the Michigan 4-H Foundation provides 4-H statewide learning experience sponsorships to a variety of Michigan 4-H programs and events.
- Michigan 4-H Foundation holds 2024 officer and trustee elections November 21, 2024Michigan 4-H Foundation trustees are volunteers who manage foundation policies and operations, and are community advocates for ongoing and increasing support for 4-H.
- New MSU Horticulture Gardens Curator poised to build on legacy of gardens October 9, 2024This August, CANR welcomed Mason McNair, Ph.D., as the new curator of the MSU Horticulture Gardens. Bringing a lifelong passion for horticulture, McNair seeks to build on the gardens' legacy while expanding programming and accessibility for visitors
- Former State Rep. Sheltrown named outstanding 4-H alumnus September 26, 2024Ogemaw County 4-H alumnus former State Rep. Joel Sheltrown, of West Branch, was among ten 4-H alumni inducted into the 2024 class of the Michigan 4-H Emerald Clover Society at a ceremony on Sept. 21.
- Weatherspoon named outstanding 4-H alumnus September 26, 2024Cass County 4-H alumnus Dr. Dave D. Weatherspoon, of East Lansing, was among ten 4-H alumni inducted into the 2024 class of the Michigan 4-H Emerald Clover Society at a ceremony on Sept. 21.
- Richards named Michigan 4-H Outstanding Lifetime Volunteer September 26, 2024Clinton County 4-H volunteer Robert (Bob) Richards has been honored with a prestigious Michigan 4-H Salute to Excellence Outstanding Lifetime Volunteer Award.
- Wade named outstanding 4-H alumnus September 26, 2024Muskegon County 4-H alumnus Shaun T. Wade, of Norton Shores, was among ten 4-H alumni inducted into the 2024 class of the Michigan 4-H Emerald Clover Society at a ceremony on Sept. 21.
- Hackett honored as outstanding 4-H agriculture volunteer September 26, 2024Charity Hackett of Berrien County was among five Michigan Farm Bureau 4-H Excellence in Agriculture Award recipients honored in 2024.
- Gould and Yeager honored as outstanding 4-H agriculture volunteer September 26, 2024Rick Gould and Kevin Yeager of St. Joseph County was among five Michigan Farm Bureau 4-H Excellence in Agriculture Award recipients honored in 2024.
- Budd honored as outstanding 4-H agriculture volunteer September 26, 2024Donna Budd of Wayne County was among five Michigan Farm Bureau 4-H Excellence in Agriculture Award recipients honored in 2024.
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