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Native American Heritage Month
During Native American Heritage month, and all year long, 4-H celebrates the resilience of Native American youth, their unique heritage and the intricately woven fabric of their culture. Connecting families to impactful opportunities through tradition and history, 4-H supports the effort to restore, revive and strengthen the fibers of indigenous cultures across the country. #Thisis4H …
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National 4‑H Council Board Elects New Trustees
Tiffany Atwell, Senior Vice President, Global Government Relations, Ecolab and Trent McKnight, Founder, AgriCorps and Operating Partner, VestedWorld, Elected to National 4-H Council’s Board of Trustees CHEVY CHASE, MD (October 20, 2022) – National 4-H Council is pleased to announce the election of Tiffany Atwell, Senior Vice President, Global Government Relations, Ecolab and Trent McKnight,…
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Historic Scott Gift to 4‑H Will Strengthen Workforce and Optimize 4‑H Programming Today and Tomorrow
In February, National 4-H Council announced a landmark $50 million unrestricted gift from writer and philanthropist MacKenzie Scott that will help close the opportunity gap for America’s youth. It is the largest single gift in 4-H’s 120-year history. Today, we are pleased to share an update about the first phase of our investment of this…
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International Day of the Girl
Encouraging girls to lead, amplifying their voices and celebrating girl changemakers everywhere-this is International Day of the Girl. 4 -H Girls Get Stuff Done Our 2023 Youth in Action Award pillar winners are crushing boundaries, pushing limits, and redefining girl power with determination, curiosity, intelligence, and grit. Girls like Sruthi Sudarsan (Civic Engagement), who struggled…
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4‑H Launches 2022 STEM Challenge Focused on Marine Science and Climate Change
15th annual youth-led initiative provides hands-on learning opportunities during 4-H STEM Month and throughout the year CHEVY CHASE, MD (October 4, 2022) – During 4-H STEM Month this October, youth from across the country will apply their knowledge, creativity, and innovation to learn about science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) topics during the 15th annual…
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National 4‑H Council Names 2023 Youth in Action Award Winners
Four young leaders from across the country are honored with a $5,000 scholarship for outstanding achievements and community impact in Agriculture, Civic Engagement, Healthy Living and STEM CHEVY CHASE, MD (October 06, 2022) – National 4-H Council today announced the winners of the 2023 Youth In Action Awards, a national program that recognizes four young…
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National 4‑H Council Welcomes 4‑H’ers Back to Washington, D.C. for In-Person Events
4-H members returned to the nation’s capital for Youth Summits, True Leaders in Equity Institute, and Citizenship Washington Focus CHEVY CHASE, MD (September 30, 2022) – For the first time since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, teen leaders from across the country gathered in the nation’s capital through a series of 4-H youth events….
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UNIDOS – Grow Together
We’re proud of the cultural diversity throughout 4-H and are made better because of it. Join us as we celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month, and embrace the diversity of multiple origins, cultures, and traditions. UNIDOS, we grow together! #Thisis4H Juntos 4-H: Bringing Communities Together Hispanic Heritage Month is celebrated on September 15-October 15. During this time…
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Alumni Spotlight: Tiffany Thornton, Corteva Agriscience
It all began when Tiffany Thornton’s parents encouraged her to take part in a 4-H public speaking contest when she was just nine years old.
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