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Louisiana 4-H and United Healthcare Empower Youth with Nutrition Knowledge through Food Smart Families Programming

By Cassie Reininger • January 19, 2017

Recently, 4‑H youth leaders in Lafayette, Louisiana, helped lead sessions with kids from nine schools focused…

4-H Brand in Action: Michigan 4-H

By National 4-H Council • January 18, 2017

“Brand in Action” is a series of interviews with 4‑H leaders in states nationwide who are…

Be Your Family’s Healthy Living Advocate: 10 Tips to Improve Your Family’s Overall Health

By Ruwanthi Ekanayake • January 17, 2017

Healthy choices are always easier to make when you have a strong support system. That’s one…

4-H Expert Series: David A. Smith, president of Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Kansas City, on the power of mentoring

By _Amaya_Collins_ • January 12, 2017

David A. Smith, president of Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Kansas City David A. Smith…

Distinguished Retail Industry Leader Re-elected to National 4-H Council Board of Trustees

By kara • January 9, 2017

National 4‑H Council has announced the re-election of a new Trustee to its Board of Trustees, which comes as the Board strives to engage alumni, increase investment in 4‑H and reach millions more young people with a 4‑H experience.

4-H Mentoring: Impacting Communities, Saving Lives

By _Amaya_Collins_ • January 6, 2017

Mentoring is a powerful tool to help guide, empower and encourage others to reach their full…

We Want you! (To Join the Legacy of the PA’s)

By Jordan Waddell • January 4, 2017

Are you or do you know a college aged student who is looking for plans for next…

Jumpstart Your New Year with These Small Healthy Changes

By Ruwanthi Ekanayake • January 3, 2017

2017 is finally here! Many of us rang in the new year with noisemakers, celebrations, and,…

4-H Expert Series: Michelle Munson, 4-H Alumna & Co-Founder of Aspera, on encouraging leadership in STEM

By _Amaya_Collins_ • December 20, 2016

From a young age, Michelle Munson loved learning. As she was growing up, her parents encouraged…

The Underground Tunnels of D.C.

By Jordan Waddell • December 13, 2016

Hello! This summer I had the absolute pleasure of attending Citizenship Washington Focus (CWF), where I…

National 4-H Council, American Farm Bureau Federation Team Up to Promote Agriculture Education and Connect Young People to Careers of Tomorrow

By National 4-H Council • December 12, 2016

Leaders of National 4‑H Council and the American Farm Bureau Federation today announced a newly established partnership during the signing of a memorandum of understanding between the two groups.

Brand in Action: Tracy Pracheil, Nebraska 4-H

By National 4-H Council • December 7, 2016

“Brand in Action” is a series of interviews with 4-H leaders in states nationwide who are…