Eaton County 4-H

12/12/2025

Due to the elimination of funding from the Eaton County Board of Commissioners, MSU Extension/4-H in Eaton County will not be in operation until further notice. If you have questions about MSU Extension or 4-H, please reach out [email protected]

09/22/2025

🍀Eaton County 4-H Update🍀

As many of you likely know, last Wednesday, the Board of Commissioners voted to eliminate funding for MSU Extension in Eaton county, cutting off funding for the 4-H program. While Extension staff work to regain a partnership with the county to keep the 4-H program going, here's what you need to know:

Next steps are still being discussed, but there are no immediate changes being made to our program. This means we are still proceeding as we normally would any other year, with 4-H Online re-enrollment and regular fall programming. We will continue supporting Eaton County 4-H youth however we can for as long as we can.

Whenever there is more information to share, we will certainly share it.
Thank you for supporting Eaton County 4-H 💚

09/10/2025

Eaton County 4-H Horse Development Committee meets tonight at 6:30pm. See you there!

09/09/2025

TODAY IS THE DAY!
Tonight, at the Eaton County Courthouse you have the opportunity to share the impact that the 4-H Program has made in Eaton County. You can even wear your 4-H or MSU gear. We encourage you to share your 4-H experiences and stories with the Commissioners, in hopes that they'll understand the impact of cutting funding to the 4-H program.

Eaton County Courthouse
1045 Independence Boulevard
Board of Commissioners Room
Charlotte, MI 48813

09/04/2025

Mark your calendars!
The Eaton County Board of Commissioners Budget Hearing Meeting is coming up on Tuesday, September 9th at 6:00pm at the Eaton County Courthouse. This meeting will give time for public comments, meaning you'll have the chance to share what 4-H means to you!

🍀Want to plan ahead? Feel free to call or write to your County Commissioner. We are extremely grateful for their past support and hopeful they'll continue supporting our program, growing the leaders of tomorrow!

🍀Not into public speaking? No problem, we'd still love to have you there on September 9th supporting Eaton County 4-H!

🍀With skills learned in 4-H, youth become ready for whatever the future holds: ready to lead, ready to build, ready to serve, and ready to contribute to the world around them.

Help us ensure that Eaton County youth are beyond ready for their future!

08/21/2025

Speak Up for Eaton County 4-H! 📢

The proposed 2026 Eaton County budget eliminates MSU Extension and 4-H programs—putting youth clubs, programs, and opportunities at risk.

Here’s how you can help:

🟢Attend the Board of Commissioners Budget Hearing Meeting on Tuesday, September 9th at 6:00pm at the Eaton County Courthouse, and share a public comment in support of 4-H at the meeting.

🟢Write a statement or letter to your County Commissioners if you can’t attend

🟢Spread the word and invite others to do the same!

Your voice can help protect 4-H programs and opportunities for youth in Eaton County!

08/12/2025

As you may be aware, the Eaton County Board of Commissioners recently proposed a 100% budget cut for Eaton County MSU Extension (Eaton County 4-H).

Although we know the Board has some difficult decisions to make, we are doing all that we can to share the value of the 4-H program for youth, families, and the community as a whole, in hopes that the Commissioners might re-think this decision.

If you would like to show your support for the Eaton County 4-H program, share your experience with 4-H, or share what this program means to you, you may do so by reaching out to your Commissioner, or attending the next public hearing on September 9th at 6:00pm at the Eaton County Courthouse. The final vote on this budget will take place later in September.

We will share more information as we learn it, and we appreciate your support for our amazing program🍀

08/08/2025

Registration is now open for the Fall Shooting Sports Instructor Training September 20th and 21st in Owosso! Join us for 2 days of classes focused on everything you need to know to teach Shooting Sports fundamentals as part of a 4-H Youth Development Program. Follow this link to learn more and register: https://events.anr.msu.edu/2025FallWorkshop/

Questions? Email [email protected]

08/06/2025

08/05/2025

The Eaton County 4-H August Newsletter is now available! 🍀

Check it out for updates, upcoming events, and important info for this month: https://www.canr.msu.edu/eaton/eaton_county_4_h/4_h_newsletter

08/05/2025

The 2025 Michigan 4-H State Dog Show is now open for registrations!
This year's show will take place on September 20th, 2025 at the Shiawassee County Fairgrounds!
The show is open to enrolled Cloverbuds, and any Michigan 4-Her age 8-19!

Due to staffing changes at the Shiawassee County Fair, camping reservations must be made AFTER August 15th.

To register, see: https://events.anr.msu.edu/2025StateDogShow/
Questions? Please reach out to Kat at [email protected]

07/23/2025