2023 Fall VANTAGE

MSU Extension partners with legislators to host first Michigan 4-H Day at the Capitol

On October 4, MSU Extension hosted the first Michigan 4-H Day at the Capitol, in partnership with State Reps. Matthew Bierlein (R-Vassar) and Reggie Miller (D-Van Buren Twp.).

New proposed license plate would raise funds for Michigan 4-H youth

On Tuesday, September 26, legislation was unveiled that will create a new fundraising license plate that would generate support for Michigan 4-H youth.

Thomas and Rhonda Coon elected to Michigan 4-H Foundation board of trustees

Thomas and Rhonda Coon, Portage, were elected to the Michigan 4-H Foundation board of trustees at its September 29 annual membership meeting.

Mark Koester elected to Michigan 4-H Foundation board of trustees

Mark Koester, DeWitt, was elected to the Michigan 4-H Foundation board of trustees at its August board meeting.

Michigan 4-H Foundation holds officer and trustee elections

The Michigan 4-H Foundation elected officers and board of trustee members at meetings on Sept. 29 in East Lansing.

Michigan State Fair & MSU Extension virtual showcase partnership provides $40K in scholarships in four years

The partnership between the Michigan State Fair and Michigan State University Extension has provided $40,000 in scholarships to youth participants of the Michigan State Fair 4-H and Youth Virtual Showcase.

4-H Clovers CODE brings STEAM opportunities to all

As it gears up for its third year of programming, the 4-H Clovers CODE (Creating Opportunities Designed for Everyone) program continues to bring new opportunities to new audiences.

Eleven 4-H members receive 2023 Michigan 4-H Mark of Excellence awards

Mark of Excellence contest portrays learning experiences of 4-H members.

2023 Michigan 4-H State Award winners announced

The Michigan 4-H State Awards Program recognized outstanding 4-H members following the opening session of 4-H Exploration Days on June 21. A Michigan 4-H State Award is the highest honor bestowed on Michigan 4-H members.

Outstanding Michigan 4-H alumni, volunteers, youth, staff and partners recognized at 4-H Legacy Awards Celebration

Awards presented at the event are among some of Michigan 4-H’s highest honors.

Michigan 4-H State Award Spotlight: Brandon Fisher

Brandon Fisher has been recognized as an outstanding 4-H member in the Michigan 4-H State Awards Program.

Michigan 4-H State Award Spotlight: Amanda Towne

Amanda Towne has been recognized as an outstanding 4-H member in the Michigan 4-H State Awards Program.

Michigan 4-H Children's Gardens 2020 Spring and Summer Family Programming

Come and celebrate three months of recess at the garden! Each month we will have fun in the garden celebrating what is best about summer!

Michigan 4-H steps up to the plate to keep baseball & softball affordable for U.P. county

To fill a community need, Schoolcraft County 4-H stepped up to the plate to offer baseball and softball leagues for 150 local youth players from Schoolcraft and Delta counties.

2023-24 4-H mini grant recipients announced

For the 2023-24 program year, the Michigan 4-H Foundation awarded 11 4-H mini-grants totaling $8,000.

Michigan 4-H Foundation supports statewide 4-H programs with learning experience sponsorships

For the 2023-24 program year, the Michigan 4-H Foundation funded $104,000 in sponsorships for 20 statewide 4-H learning experiences.

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