Tag Archives: entrepreneurial
Extension educator chosen to speak at alternative high graduation
Sara Keinath, Michigan State University Extension educator in Wexford County, was the keynote speaker at Cooley High’s graduation. Cooley is Cadillac’s alternative high school and a place where Sara has taught “Going Solo” youth entrepreneur training for two years in … Continue reading
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Kids use garbage to learn and serve
Deb Gierke, Schoolcraft County Michigan State University Extension program instructor, knows a lot about garbage. In fact, kids at the CloverKid College summer day camp have crowned her the Garbage Goddess – complete with a cardboard crown and throne. Says … Continue reading
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4-H club runs business at MSU Tollgate Farm
Michigan State University Extension Oakland County Sun, Water and Seeds 4-H Club has been growing and selling vegetables as part of the 4‑H Youth Gardens and Farm Stands Project at Michigan State University’s Tollgate Farm, part of the MSU Tollgate … Continue reading
Filed under 4-H
As the worm turns a profit
As an angler, I can really appreciate one of the newest Michigan 4-H pilot projects to be funded by a 4-H Participation Fee pilot grant – worm farms. The 18 counties selected to participate in “The Dirt on Profiting from … Continue reading
Product Center names Thelen and Birbeck Innovation Counselors of the Year
Congratulations to Matt Birbeck and Marilyn Thelen for being named Innovation Counselors of the Year by the Michigan State University Product Center. The two were praised for their good work during the Making It in Michigan conference, Nov. 11, 2009 … Continue reading
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Ionia County’s World Wide Kids 4-H Club learns about finance while tackling hunger, poverty
It’s easy to find opportunities for youth to contribute to their own communities. One of the great things about Michigan 4-H is that it helps youth spread their wings and learn about the world beyond their county, state and national … Continue reading
Filed under 4-H, Agriculture, Youth development
Cuppa Jo Java moves on
When I find a program that really captures what makes MSUE unique, I tend to tell the story of the program, perhaps a few too many times. One of those showcase items I’ve used many times is the story of … Continue reading
Filed under 4-H, professional development, Uncategorized
Young entrepreneurs form Montcalm cooperative
How often do you walk around a fair grounds or spring achievement and think, “wow! There are some really talented 4-Hers out there!” It happens to me all the time. That’s why I was interested in hearing about the new … Continue reading
Filed under 4-H, Economic development, Youth development
