2024 Fall VANTAGE

Outstanding Michigan 4-H alumni, volunteers, youth, staff and partners recognized at 2024 4-H Legacy Awards Celebration

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

Michigan 4-H license plate legislation signed into law by Governor Whitmer

Governor Gretchen Whitmer joined with Michigan 4-H youth and volunteers in Van Buren Charter Township on Wednesday, Aug. 14, to ceremoniously sign into law legislation that creates a Michigan 4-H fundraising license plate.

New MSU Horticulture Gardens Curator poised to build on legacy of gardens

This August, CANR welcomed Mason McNair, Ph.D., as the new curator of the MSU Horticulture Gardens. Bringing a lifelong passion for horticulture, McNair seeks to build on the gardens' legacy while expanding programming and accessibility for visitors

Michigan 4-H Foundation Partnership Spotlight: Michigan Division of the WNF&GA

The 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.

Fourteen 4-H members receive 2024 Michigan 4-H Mark of Excellence awards

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

2024 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 19. A Michigan 4-H State Award is the highest honor bestowed on Michigan 4-H members.

Michigan 4-H State Award Spotlight: Bridget Paidl

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

Michigan 4-H State Award Spotlight: Vincent Coppola

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

Michigan 4-H Foundation holds 2024 officer and trustee elections

Michigan 4-H Foundation trustees are volunteers who manage foundation policies and operations, and are community advocates for ongoing and increasing support for 4-H.

Matt Daum welcomed to the Michigan 4-H Foundation board of trustees

Daum was appointed interim dean of the MSU College of Agriculture and Natural Resources (CANR) on July 1.

New 4-H Children’s Gardens fund remembers Cass County 4-H alumna and teacher; endows educational coordinator position

Terry and Pamela Proctor established the Sarah L. Proctor Educational Endowment at the Michigan 4-H Children’s Gardens to support the gardens’ educational coordinator position well into the future.

4-H Councils establish new term-endowed county funds in Kent and Muskegon

The Kent and Muskegon County 4-H councils have made long-term investments in their local 4-H programs by establishing new term-endowed county funds with the Michigan 4-H Foundation.

2024-25 Michigan 4-H Foundation mini grant recipients announced

For the 2024–25 program year, 4-H mini grants were awarded in four categories totaling $8,500.

Sally Stuby honored as trustee emerita by Michigan 4-H Foundation

Trustee emeriti must have served at least nine years on the board and provided especially distinguished service to the board during their tenure. They are elected by the board and may attend and participate in all board meetings with ex-officio status.

Saginaw County youth elected to Michigan 4-H Foundation Board of Trustees

Saginaw County 4-H member Reyna Atkinson was elected to the Michigan 4-H Foundation Board of Trustees in October.

Michigan 4-H Foundation supports statewide 4-H programs with learning experience sponsorships in 2024-25

Each year, the Michigan 4-H Foundation provides 4-H statewide learning experience sponsorships to a variety of Michigan 4-H programs and events.

MSU Extension receives 4-H Health Rocks! grant to deliver substance use prevention education to youth

A $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.