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4-H Names Cassandra Ivie as the 2018 National 4-H Youth in Action Winner

By National 4-H Council • March 21, 2018

Cassandra Ivie, 17, of West Jordan, Utah, was selected as the national winner of the 2018 National Youth In Action Award. Ivie who also won the Youth in Action STEM Pillar Award, was honored at National 4‑H Council’s Legacy Awards in Washington, D.C. As the national Youth in Action winner, Ivie will receive $10,000 in scholarships for higher education.

2018 4-H Legacy Awards: Youth Take Center Stage

By _Amaya_Collins_ • March 21, 2018

In its 9th year, the 4-H Legacy Awards has continued to prove that young people will…

2018 4-H Legacy Awards: Meet the Honorees

By _Amaya_Collins_ • March 19, 2018

On March 20, National 4-H Council will hold its 9th annual Legacy Awards in Washington, D.C.,…

Prominent Leaders / 4-H Alums Elected to National 4-H Council Board

By Kevin Karg • March 16, 2018

Two new Trustees have joined the National 4‑H Council Board, bringing with them a wealth of experience from a diverse range of industries, including education, government, agriculture and business.

4-H is Growing True Leaders

By _Amaya_Collins_ • March 6, 2018

America is facing a leadership crisis. Many young people today aren’t being given the opportunity to…

4-H and Microsoft grow Tech Changemakers

By _Amaya_Collins_ • February 27, 2018

Today, True Leaders are making a change in their communities through innovation and leadership, and thanks…

4-H Expert Series: Michael Snyder, 4-H Alumnus and Co-Founder of Made In Space, on the making of a STEM leader yesterday, today and tomorrow

By _Amaya_Collins_ • February 22, 2018

How does 4‑H grow leaders? By providing a kid with the tools needed to teach innovation…

4-H Youth in Action: Year in the Life of a 4-H STEM Youth Spokesperson

By Ava Lonneman • February 22, 2018

Looking back, 2017 has certainly been a whirlwind of excitement. I’ve traveled to both coasts of…

4-H Prepares Kids for Future STEM Careers

By _Amaya_Collins_ • February 5, 2018

Employment in STEM is growing, and 4‑H is preparing today’s generation for these opportunities. I had…

4-H Expert Series: Jill Soltau, 4-H alumna, and President and Former CEO of JOANN, on empowering the next generation of makers

By Jill Soltau • February 1, 2018

Education continues to dominate the national conversation, and there are many perspectives on how we equip…

4-H Celebrates 1890 Land-Grant Universities

By _Amaya_Collins_ • February 1, 2018

In 2015, National 4‑H Council joined colleges and universities across the country to celebrate a significant…