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The power of partnership: Growing the West Michigan Community Garden Coalition

Published on October 7, 2026
Local organizations in the greater Grand Rapids area come together to bring community gardens to West Michigan.
Gaming the garden way

Published on October 7, 2026
Plant-powered play for the budding botanist. A short guide to plant-centric board games from the curator of the Michigan 4-H Children’s Garden.
Buy now, pay later: Convenient or costly?

Published on October 7, 2026
Small payments can make a purchase feel affordable—but what will it cost your future budget?
Michigan 4-H Foundation launches Beyond Ready Campaign to prepare youth for the future

Published on October 6, 2026
Statewide fundraising effort seeks to expand access to life-changing 4-H experiences for Michigan youth
Young named outstanding 4-H alumnus

Published on October 5, 2026
Washtenaw County 4-H alumnus Emma J. Young, of Detroit, was among nine 4-H alumni inducted into the 2026 class of the Michigan 4-H Emerald Clover Society at a ceremony on Oct. 3.
Turner named outstanding 4-H alumnus

Published on October 5, 2026
Sanilac County 4-H alumnus Roxanne S. Turner, of Fowlerville, was among nine 4-H alumni inducted into the 2026 class of the Michigan 4-H Emerald Clover Society at a ceremony on Oct. 3.
Agnew named outstanding 4-H alumnus

Published on October 5, 2026
Ingham and Macomb County 4-H alumnus Dr. Dalen Agnew, of Williamston, was among nine 4-H alumni inducted into the 2026 class of the Michigan 4-H Emerald Clover Society at a ceremony on Oct. 3.
LaCross named outstanding 4-H alumnus

Published on October 5, 2026
Leelanau County 4-H alumnus Benjamin LaCross, of Lake Leelanau, was among nine 4-H alumni inducted into the 2026 class of the Michigan 4-H Emerald Clover Society at a ceremony on Oct. 3.
State Representative Neyer named outstanding 4-H alumnus

Published on October 5, 2026
Isabella County 4-H alumnus State Representative Jerry Neyer, of Shepherd, was among nine 4-H alumni inducted into the 2026 class of the Michigan 4-H Emerald Clover Society at a ceremony on Oct. 3.
Hain named outstanding 4-H alumnus

Published on October 5, 2026
Barry County 4-H alumnus Beverly Ferris Hain, of Jenison, was among nine 4-H alumni inducted into the 2026 class of the Michigan 4-H Emerald Clover Society at a ceremony on Oct. 3.