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What My Delegates Taught Me

By Jordan Waddell • August 31, 2016

May 16th, 2016. The day 10 young adults from around the country came together to facilitate…

What I Learned Judging at the Bangor State Fair

By Ron Drum • August 22, 2016

You can learn a lot at a fair, or, at least be reminded of what you…

Why Your #FirstSevenJobs Can Teach You So Much about Leadership

By _Amaya_Collins_ • August 12, 2016

If you’ve been on social media recently you might have seen friends and family sharing their…

Celebrating 4-H Grown Alumna Martha Ann Miller

By _Amaya_Collins_ • August 5, 2016

As we continue our spotlight of 4‑H Grown alumni and sharing the impact 4‑H has had…

National 4-H Council Awarded Youth Wellness Grant by Target

By kara • July 6, 2016

National 4‑H Council announced it has been awarded a grant from Target Corporation (NYSE: TGT) for $100,000 as part of Target’s ongoing youth wellness efforts. The grant will engage more than 750 youth and their family members in the greater Chicago area in the 4‑H Food Smart Families program.

Alumni Leaders: Lazarus Lynch

By National 4-H Council • July 1, 2016

Lazarus Lynch is only 22, but he’s already making waves in the culinary world. Lazarus, whose…

So 4-H Grows True Leaders

By Ron Drum • June 28, 2016

I’m told that 4‑H grows true leaders. When the slogan was first announced a few folks…

How Learning Healthy Habits Can Help Kids Become True Leaders

By National 4-H Council • June 7, 2016

4‑H believes that True Leaders are healthy leaders. Not only are young people speaking up when…

True Leaders Tackle Mental Health through Text, Talk, Act

By _Amaya_Collins_ • June 7, 2016

4‑H is committed to helping youth across the nation respond to challenges every day in their…

4-H STEM Learning Opportunities: Charging Stations for Youth

By Paul Hill • June 6, 2016

It’s no secret that our economy is rapidly shifting, and as 4‑H educators we are starting…

Ruwanthi Ekanayake: Blossoming Through 4-H

By Ruwanthi Ekanayake • May 18, 2016

This year, I am honored to be the recipient of the National 4‑H Youth in Action…