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Long History of 4 H Clubs in Michigan
Michigan's 4-H Club system grew from early corn growing associations and local contests starting around 1900. Pioneers include Horace Greeley era leaders in 1856 and figures like A. B. Graham and Will B. Otwell. The 4-H movement was formalized by 1914 with the Smith Lever Extension Act, integrating 4-H into federal and state extension services.
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Michigan
A. G. Kettunen
Horace Greeley
Seamon A. Knapp
Mississippi
Texas
Ilinois
James C. McLaughlin
Muskegon
Mason
Qceang
Wexford
Newago
Manistee
W. H. French
Michigan State College
I. E. Converse
Union City
U. S. Department of Agriculture