Honoring Zippy Duvall as a Distinguished 4-H Alumni
As a part of National 4‑H Council’s Legacy Awards celebration, we take a moment to recognize our 4‑H alumni who, through their respective fields, have used their experiences and learning in 4‑H to give back and play an integral role in the communities they serve. From chefs to athletes to educators, these alumni have been…
October 10, 2017 1:55 PM
2017 4-H National Youth Science Day: Year 10 Recap
In a decade of 4‑H National Youth Science Day, we’ve encouraged kids to unlock their passion for science, engineering technology and math (STEM), to ask the right questions, to be innovators, and empowered them to find solutions no matter how difficult the problem. This year’s event was no different, as youth put their engineering skills…
October 4, 2017 10:59 PM
History of 4-H National Youth Science Day
Since 2008, 4‑H National Youth Science Day has engaged millions of youth around the world in exciting and innovative STEM learning and experiences, from wind power to robotics to rocketry. This year, the 4‑H NYSD is celebrating its tenth year, and what better way to commemorate this milestone by taking a look back at the…
October 3, 2017 11:13 AM
4-H Youth in Action: A Family Tradition for Staying Active
Way down south in the Imperial Valley, California (my hometown), it reached a scorching 113°F this summer! That type of heat called for some creative ways to stay cool when we’re outside. Allow me to share with you a fun, family tradition that you can carry into the early fall months that is bound to…
September 28, 2017 1:40 PM
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4-H Youth in Action: Previewing 4-H National Youth Science Day
The 4‑H National Youth Science Day preview event was a fun-filled day of activity. We started the day with a private tour of the HughesNet offices in Germantown, Maryland, where we learned about the recent developments and launching of the Gen5 satellite. We were able to peer into their secret world full of computer monitors,…
September 27, 2017 9:06 AM
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4-H National Youth Science Day: Kid-Friendly Wearable Tech
These days, every piece of technology created has a modified, safer simpler version for kids. After all, we are in the digital age, and how can we possibly progress in a world that is powered by technology if we aren’t giving future leaders the tools to continue innovating and expanding on these trends. If you…
September 25, 2017 1:55 PM
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4-H National Youth Science Day: HughesNet Shares a Passion for STEM
HughesNet is excited to join 4‑H as a national sponsor in celebrating the 10th annual 4‑H National Youth Science Day (NYSD) when it kicks off across the country on October 4, 2017. 4‑H NYSD is an interactive learning experience that gets youth excited about science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM), and spotlights the many ways…
September 18, 2017 1:57 PM
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4-H Youth in Action: Farewell to Summer
As the summer ends and we prepare for the new school year, young men and women across the country are saying goodbye to their families, friends, and pets to return to their college homes. My departure from our family farm is always bittersweet with lots of extra goodbyes to all my animals. However, one of…
September 14, 2017 1:40 PM
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4-H and Bayer Demonstrate Why #ScienceMatters
4‑H recently announced a nationwide collaboration with Bayer to address the need for an enhanced STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) workforce by planting a love of scientific exploration in thousands of youth in urban and rural areas across the country. The new program, Science Matters, is designed to equip at least 25,000 students with the tools…
September 12, 2017 8:21 AM
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From 4‑H to Farm Bureau: A Lasting Impression, Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow
4‑H Alumni nationwide have a story to tell and a testimony to share when it comes to how 4‑H has changed their lives, shaped their personalities, and opened up doors, getting them to where they are today. Read the final installment of 4‑H Grown stories, shared by 4‑H alum who are now Farm Bureau members.…
August 31, 2017 1:19 PM
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