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Dr. Jacqueline Applegate, President, North America Crop Science for Bayer, is Elected to National 4-H Council’s Board of Trustees

By National 4-H Council October 18, 2021

Chevy Chase, Maryland (October 18, 2021) National 4-H Council is pleased to announce the election of…

Your Mental Health Matters

By Jennifer Sirangelo October 8, 2021

An Open Letter to Young People from Jennifer Sirangelo Have you ever wondered what mental health…

Hispanic Heritage Month: Celebrating an Investment in Community

By Congressman Henry Cuellar October 4, 2021

As co-chair of the Congressional 4-H Caucus, I join a group of 55 Representatives who are…

Illinois Student Recognized for Global STEM Contributions with National 4-H Youth in Action STEM Pillar Award and Scholarship Sponsored by HughesNet

By National 4-H Council October 4, 2021

Dhruv Rebba receives $5,000 scholarship, sponsored by HughesNet, and will serve as 4-H’s national youth spokesperson…

South Dakota Student Selected for National 4-H Award and Scholarship

By National 4-H Council October 4, 2021

Tashina Red Hawk receives $5,000 scholarship, sponsored by Bayer, and will serve as 4-H’s national youth…

New Jersey Student Selected for National 4-H Award and Scholarship

By National 4-H Council October 4, 2021

Kristin Osika receives $5,000 scholarship and will serve as 4-H’s national youth spokesperson for Healthy Living…

New York Student Selected for National 4-H Award and Scholarship

By National 4-H Council October 4, 2021

Brianna Attey Mouanjo receives $5,000 scholarship and will serve as 4-H’s national youth spokesperson for Civic…

Youth Voice: Finding Purpose in Supporting Cancer Survivors

By Elizabeth Weidner September 30, 2021

In memory of Elizabeth Weidner (2004-2021). Her adventurous spirit will live on and inspire us, forever.…

Hispanic Heritage Month: Strengthening Our Understanding and Creating Welcoming Spaces

By Jennifer Sirangelo September 17, 2021

In 4-H, we recognize that the Hispanic community consists of various groups representing different Latin American countries contributing significantly to the American mosaic. As we continue to grow, we are committed to strengthening our understanding of all the diverse communities we serve.

4-H Youth Voice: A Pledge for Global Change

By Janya Green September 15, 2021

When I got involved in 4-H at 12 years old, I had no idea how much I would learn about people, leadership, food insecurity, and the global needs around the world. I got involved in 4-H to help start a community garden that would provide fresh fruits and vegetables to community members in need.

Hispanic Heritage Month: Mi Grito en 4-H

By Guillermo Estrada September 15, 2021

My journey in 4‑H first started at the 4‑H Summer Day Camps in Wayne County, North Carolina. Learning about sewing, sea animals, and STEM during the summer was what 4‑H meant to me seven years ago.

ABC’s “American Idol” and 4-H Announce a 4-H Audition Day in Collaboration with “Idol Across America”

By National 4-H Council September 14, 2021

4-H is going to Hollywood! On Friday, September 24, the award-winning singing competition “American Idol” on ABC will host a dedicated, virtual audition day with 4-H, the largest youth development organization in the country. Through this collaboration with “American Idol” and National 4-H Council, 4-H singers nationwide will audition over Zoom for a chance to become America’s next singing sensation.