4-H Alumni

For more than 100 years, Michigan 4-H has been growing true leaders like yourself.

The 4‑H experience taught you responsibility, compassion, respect and the value of hard work. It helped you become a confident kid and adult.

Help kids have the same great experience by giving back to 4-H. Whether you want to give your time, talents or gifts – or just simply help spread the good word about the program – giving back to 4-H is easy and there is an opportunity for everyone.

4-H Alumni News

4-H alumni support Michigan 4-H with IRA charitable gift

Published on November 17, 2022
To truly make a difference while also making a tax-free donation, Michigan 4-H alumni Floyd and Judy Englehardt decided to make an IRA charitable rollover gift to the Michigan 4-H Foundation, also referred to as a qualified charitable distribution (QCD).
4-H alumna becomes a Spartan to follow in her father’s footsteps

Published on November 14, 2022
4-H alumna and Animal Science senior Mikayla Bowen knew she would continue in her father's footsteps by becoming a Spartan.
Eppelheimers create fund to support 4-H Exploration Days

Published on November 14, 2022
One of the country’s largest multi-day 4-H events, 4-H Exploration Days returned for its 51st year in June 2022. A new endowment created by Donald and Linda Eppelheimer will provide 4-H Exploration Days with perpetual funding for years to come.
4-H alumna pursues Fisheries and Wildlife degree to combine passion for animals, conservation and the environment

Published on November 7, 2022
Lauren Emerick’s 4-H experience led her to pursue a degree combining her interest in animals and a desire to help tackle global environmental challenges.
4-H and FFA alumna’s agricultural passion leads her to study at Michigan State University

Published on October 24, 2022
A deep passion for agriculture led 4-H and FFA alumna and current Agribusiness Management senior Madelyn Cary to pursue an education at Michigan State University (MSU).