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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4-H Delegations Put Community Plans into Action
At Citizenship Washington Focus this summer, one team each week was selected by program sponsor, Farm Credit, to receive $500 to implement a plan that addresses community challenges, and to put the plan into action. We’re excited to recognize and congratulate each of these outstanding delegations and the work they’re doing in their communities. …
August 31, 2017 8:26 AM
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2018 4-H Youth in Action Awards: Share Your Story
When you think of the attributes of a 4‑H’er, what comes to mind? Courageous? Compassionate? Charismatic? Yes, all of these words perfectly describe a 4‑H kid, but what’s even more important are the stories behind the words. The story of a shy boy who came into his own. The story of a girl’s simple act…
August 29, 2017 10:42 AM
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From 4‑H to Farm Bureau: A Firm Foundation for My Passion in Agriculture
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. As we continue our celebration of successful women and men who are proud to say they are 4‑H…
July 25, 2017 11:19 AM
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2017 4-H Youth in Action: Farm Tour with Samuel Sugarman
4‑H alum Samuel Sugarman understands the importance of knowing from where your food comes. Since the development of the Farm Tour Program, he’s had the opportunity to share his knowledge with local youth and educate them on food and farming in a fun way. Step inside Sugar Sweet Farm as the 2017 4‑H Youth in Action…
July 25, 2017 10:44 AM
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2017 4-H Youth in Action: An Opportunity Like No Other
Standing in the presence of Jennifer Nettles, Aubrey Plaza, and Anne Burrell while the cameras flashed and smiles beamed all across the room was only a sliver of my unforgettable Youth in Action experience. While standing on the “green” carpet, I was taken aback by the surrealism of this honor and award. Three years ago,…
July 25, 2017 8:56 AM
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From 4-H to Farm Bureau: Still Making the Best Better
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. As we continue our celebration of successful women and men who are proud to say they are 4‑H…
May 30, 2017 12:54 PM
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