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Afterschool 101: Building a 4-H after-school partnership

Published on December 19, 2024
As your afterschool and out-of-school time network grows, it is time to plan out what a 4-H afterschool program could look like in your community.
Afterschool 101: Getting to know your after-school community

Published on December 19, 2024
Start to build your afterschool and out-of-school time network by researching the existing programs in your community.
Integrating diversity, equity and inclusion in volunteer screening: Values

Published on December 19, 2024
Including diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) principles in volunteer screening is essential for creating fair and welcoming opportunities and fostering a sense of belonging within organizations.
Setting goals to make your best better

Published on December 19, 2024
Learn the importance of setting goals and five key aspects of beneficial goals.
Michigan 4-H'ers win MSU's Pre-College Scholarship Program

Published on December 19, 2024
Michigan 4-H youth members were recognized by MSU through the Pre-College Scholarship Program.
Michigan 4-H youth attend the National 4-H Dairy Conference in 2024

Published on December 19, 2024
Youth delegates attended educational sessions, listened to guest speakers, went on farm and business tours, and concluded their trip by attending the World Dairy Expo.
Michigan 4-H youth participate in dairy quiz bowl state contest

Published on December 18, 2024
Michigan 4-H dairy youth participated in the 2024 Michigan 4-H Dairy Quiz Bowl Contest held in MSU’s Anthony Hall on June 29. Sixty-seven youth from several counties competed in several rounds to determine champions.
Youth compete at 2024 Michigan 4-H Dairy Days

Published on December 18, 2024
Michigan 4-H dairy youth participated in a newly formatted 4-H Dairy Days. With the challenges of the ongoing avian influenza outbreak, the event pivoted and shifted so interested youth could still compete.
Recreation in 4-H club meetings

Published on December 18, 2024
4-H club meetings should include time for recreation to foster creativity and engage youth in fun activity.
Afterschool 101: Surveying the Michigan afterschool landscape

Published on December 18, 2024
Over 100,000 Michigan youth participate in an afterschool program, many of them funded by state and federal grants. Learn more about these programs to begin building partnerships and expanding youth programming.