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- Bosserd named outstanding 4-H alumnus September 25, 2024Calhoun County 4-H alumnus Thomas L. Bosserd, of Plymouth, 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.
- Former State Rep. Sheltrown named outstanding 4-H alumnus September 25, 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.
- Kaercher named outstanding 4-H alumnus September 25, 2024Kalamazoo County 4-H alumnus Maurice J. Kaercher, of Kalamazoo, 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.
- Outstanding Michigan 4-H alumni, volunteers, youth, staff and partners recognized at 2024 4-H Legacy Awards Celebration September 25, 2024Awards presented at the event are among some of Michigan 4-H’s highest honors.
- Hackett honored as outstanding 4-H agriculture volunteer September 25, 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 25, 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.
- Apple receives highest Michigan 4-H honor September 25, 2024Apple has been honored with the prestigious Michigan 4-H Citation Award at a ceremony on Sept. 21.
- Maritime history and archaeology come alive for 4-H youth campers at NOAA Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary September 19, 20244-H Great Lakes and Natural Resources Camp campers explore science, careers, and environmental stewardship.
- MSU Extension receives 4-H Health Rocks! grant to deliver substance use prevention education to youth September 4, 2024A $450,000 grant from National 4-H Council will allow MSU Extension to bring substance use prevention education to 15,000 Michigan youth through the 4-H Health Rocks! program.
- Michigan 4-H Foundation Partnership Spotlight: Michigan Division of the WNF&GA August 26, 2024The Michigan Division of the Women's National Farm and Garden Association has been a strong supporter and partner of 4-H for nearly 70 years, making them the longest consecutive donor to the Michigan 4-H Foundation.
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— Kylie Smith, Ionia County

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