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Measuring our impacts – qualitatively AND quantitatively
We have put a great emphasis on being able to quantitatively document the impacts of our programs during our work planning process, and I’m extremely pleased with the progress we have made in applying that rigor to our planning and … Continue reading
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Mark the date for 4-H Science Day With the Lugnuts
What’s more American than baseball and hot dogs? How about baseball, hot dogs and 4-H? Michigan State University Extension 4-H Youth Development in partnership with the Lansing Lugnuts will present 4-H Science Day at the Lugnuts July 15. The game … Continue reading
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4-H members learn valuable life skills while learning to quilt
Three members of the Friends and Stitches 4-H Club in Chippewa County learned essential life skills while each created an original baby quilt. Under the guidance of Sherry Duesing, 4-H club leader, Missy Buhro, Kaitlin Goetz and Rachel Yanni practiced … Continue reading
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Deadline for 4-H Emerald Clover Society member nominations is Jan. 31
What do Maggie Bethel, Cheri Booth, Julie Chapin, John Engler, Dean Kiesling, Theresa Silm, Debbie Stabenow and Vera Wiltse have in common? All are former 4-H members. And all are members of the 4-H Emerald Clover Society. The goal of … Continue reading
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Vote for Operation: Military Kids
More than 19,000 military youth live in Michigan – youth who must go on with life as usual while one or both parents serve overseas. Michigan State University Extension 4-H Operation: Military Kids (OMK) supports the children of men and … Continue reading
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Start the year off right at 4-H Day at the Breslin
Last year, I wrote about the success of the 4-H Day at the Breslin with the Lady Spartans. More than 4,500 Michigan 4-H’ers and their families cheered the Michigan State University women’s basketball team on. Don’t miss out on the … Continue reading
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Thanks and giving
On the eve of our annual feast, I am reminded of the close connection between this holiday and 4-H. One of the capstone events available through 4-H is the National 4-H Congress, and it begins on the Friday after Thanksgiving … Continue reading
New 4-H rabbit member guide now available
I love it when we can engage our Michigan State University Extension volunteers in not only delivering programs but also providing input into program development. They not only take ownership for the outcomes, but they also learn what goes into … Continue reading
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Revolution of Responsibility calls 4-H’ers to lead the way for positive change
So often, people look to others to take responsibility for the world’s problems. It’s easier to go about our business and let somebody else step in. But National 4-H Council is working against this attitude of non-involvement and lack of … Continue reading
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Book give-aways continue to help the cause of literacy
The early childhood literacy targeted program, part of our “I Know MI Numbers” initiative, aims to boost pre-reading skills needed to help children to be reading at grade level by the third grade. This goal received a big boost due … Continue reading
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