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Research Triangle Park, N.C. (Nov. 1, 2017) – Through their collaborative program Science Matters, Bayer and National 4-H Council are encouraging youth to consider how science impacts their everyday lives through a photo contest, “Why Science Matters to Me.” The winners of the contest will receive a trip for three to the National Youth Summit on Agri-Science, January 12-15, 2018. Held annually in Washington, D.C., the summit provides high school students from around the country with hands-on educational experiences that help them develop the skills and knowledge needed for the challenges facing agriculture, food security and sustainability.

Students may enter to win through the 4-H website or Instagram by submitting a photo showing how life science is behind the food you eat, benefits your health or helps your animals. Each photo should also include a 300-word maximum caption telling why science matters to them. All posts must include “#ScienceMattersContest” and be submitted by November 26, 2017.

“The contest inspires young people across the nation to think more critically about how life sciences are intertwined with their lives,” said Ray Kerins, Bayer’s Senior Vice President of Corporate Affairs. “From taking care of pets to consuming a healthy diet, science impacts us in ways many youths may not realize. This contest enables students to see that science is so much more than a classroom subject; it’s fun and relevant. We can’t wait to see creativity from young people across the country.”

A panel of judges comprised of both Bayer and National 4-H Council employees will review all entries and select 10 finalists. The public will then have an opportunity to help choose the winners by voting on the 4-H website for their favorite photo from December 1 – 6, 2017.

Three grand prize winners will receive a trip for three to Washington, D.C., to attend the National Youth Summit on Agri-Science in January 2018. Additionally, seven honorable mention award recipients will receive a $250 gift card to shop4h.org, 4-H’s online shop and another 50 contest particpants will be selected at random to win a $100 gift card to shop4h.org.

To be eligible for this promotion, participants must be between the ages of 14-to-18-years old and legal residents of the U.S.

Science Matters is an initiative set forth by Bayer and National 4-H Council to spark the interest of young people across the nation in STEM-related fields, as well as instill a love for scientific discovery and provide students the tools they need to pursue STEM-related careers. To learn more about how Bayer and 4-H are supporting the next generation through Science Matters, visit 4-h.org/bayer.

Bayer is committed to bringing new technology and solutions for agriculture and non-agricultural uses. For questions concerning the availability and use of products, contact a local Bayer representative, or visit Crop Science, a division of Bayer, online at cropscience.bayer.us.

Visit the Bayer Connect – Social Hub for social media, recent news, blog posts, videos and more from Crop Science, a division of Bayer.

About 4-H

4-H, the nation’s largest youth development organization, grows confident young people who are empowered for life today and prepared for career tomorrow. 4-H programs empower nearly six million young people across the U.S. through experiences that develop critical life skills. 4-H is the youth development program of our nation’s Cooperative Extension System and USDA, and serves every county and parish in the U.S. through a network of 110 public universities and more than 3000 local Extension offices. Globally, 4-H collaborates with independent programs to empower one million youth in 50 countries. The research-backed 4-H experience grows young people who are four times more likely to contribute to their communities; two times more likely to make healthier choices; two times more likely to be civically active; and two times more likely to participate in STEM programs.

Learn more about 4-H at 4-h.org, find us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/4H and on Twitter at https://twitter.com/4-H.

Bayer: Science for a Better Life

Bayer is a global enterprise with core competencies in the Life Science fields of health care and agriculture. Its products and services are designed to benefit people and improve their quality of life. At the same time, the Group aims to create value through innovation, growth and high earning power. Bayer is committed to the principles of sustainable development and to its social and ethical responsibilities as a corporate citizen. In fiscal 2016, the Group employed around 115,200 people and had sales of EUR 46.8 billion. Capital expenditures amounted to EUR 2.6 billion, R&D expenses to EUR 4.7 billion. These figures include those for the high-tech polymers business, which was floated on the stock market as an independent company named Covestro on October 6, 2015. For more information, go to www.bayer.com.

Chevy Chase, MD (September 28, 2017) – National 4-H Council today announced the election of three new Trustees as the Board continues to engage alumni as well as support the 4-H system’s goal of significantly increasing investment and participation in 4-H.

Mary Snapp, Corporate Vice President of Microsoft Philanthropies, Mark Berven, President and Chief Operating Officer, Nationwide Property & Casualty, and Sergio Martínez-Beltrán, student, Michigan State University, join the 21-member board that is focused on an aggressive fundraising and marketing initiative to significantly increase investment and participation in Cooperative Extension’s 4-H programs.

“We are extremely grateful to these new Trustees for bringing their leadership and expertise to 4-H,” said Jennifer Sirangelo, president and CEO, National 4-H Council. “They will be important partners in our work to maintain our core value of growing true leaders with the essential life skills needed in all communities nationwide.”

Mary Snapp, Corporate Vice President and leader of Microsoft Philanthropies, Microsoft Corporation
Seattle, WA
Mary Snapp joined Microsoft Corporation in 1988, as the company’s first female attorney, and has led Microsoft Philanthropies since December 2015. Prior to her current role, for many years, she supported Microsoft’s business and engineering organizations. Snapp has been active on several nonprofit boards of directors, including those engaged in human services, arts, education, and the advancement of diversity in the legal profession. She is a frequent presenter on issues of computer science education, the future of work, leadership, and governance. Snapp grew up in the small town of Newton, Kansas.

Mark Berven, President & Chief Operating Officer, Nationwide Property & Casualty
Columbus, OH
Mark Berven is the President and Chief Operating Officer of Nationwide Property & Casualty, prior to which he was Nationwide’s Chief Strategy and Product Management Officer. Berven is active in a variety of nonprofit and industry-related organizations, recently serving as the board chair of The Childhood League Center in Columbus, Ohio. Berven’s father was an Extension Agent for Iowa State University and his wife Tammy is a 4-H alumna.

Sergio Martínez-Beltrán, Student, Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI
A 4-H member in Puerto Rico for five years, Sergio Martínez-Beltrán is currently a fourth year student at Michigan State University, studying to achieve a degree in journalism, with a concentration in international reporting and a minor in environmental and sustainability studies. Martínez-Beltrán is also the communications coordinator at the Michigan Interscholastic Press Association. Martínez-Beltrán was elected to the board and will serve as a representative of the newly formed Youth Advisory Committee, which he is a member.

In addition, in June, Edwin Jones, Virginia Cooperative Extension, was elected as a voting member of the Council Board to represent Cooperative Extension. Extension is an important partner within the land-grant university system that is responsible for delivering 4-H programs to young people in every county and parish in the United States.

Jones is the Associate Dean of the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at Virginia Tech, as well as the Director of Virginia Cooperative Extension. He has served in that role since April, 2011. Jones also co-chairs the Extension Committee on Organization and Policy (ECOP) 4-H Leadership Committee. Jones has held leadership positions in the Extension Disaster Education Network, the National Association of Community Development Extension Professionals, Southern Region Program Leader Network and the Association of Southern Region Extension Directors.

About 4-H

4-H, the nation’s largest youth development organization, grows confident young people who are empowered for life today and prepared for career tomorrow. 4-H programs empower nearly six million young people across the U.S. through experiences that develop critical life skills. 4-H is the youth development program of our nation’s Cooperative Extension System and USDA, and serves every county and parish in the U.S. through a network of 110 public universities and more than 3000 local Extension offices. Globally, 4-H collaborates with independent programs to empower one million youth in 50 countries. The research-backed 4-H experience grows young people who are four times more likely to contribute to their communities; two times more likely to make healthier choices; two times more likely to be civically active; and two times more likely to participate in STEM programs.

Learn more about 4-H at 4-h.org, find us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/4-H and on Twitter at https://twitter.com/4-H.

Chevy Chase, Md. (September 14, 2017) – The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF), the nation’s largest health philanthropy, has awarded National 4‑H Council (Council) a $4.6 million grant to improve the health of 1,000 communities across the nation over the next ten years.

To reach this goal, Council will engage the national Cooperative Extension System (CES), which includes land-grant universities that serve every county and parish in the United States, to help local Health Councils implement action plans that ensure all community members can be healthier at every stage of life.

Leveraging 4‑H’s proven youth leadership model, youth will work alongside community members, local public health organizations, businesses, government entities, and non-profit agencies to address top public health priorities, such as individual and community well-being, prevention and treatment of chronic disease, and reductions in health care costs.

“For more than 100 years, 4‑H has engaged youth as catalyst and game-changers to drive positive outcomes in their local communities,” said Jennifer Sirangelo, president and CEO, National 4‑H Council. “Given all that we know about the power of youth innovation and leadership, we could not be more excited to partner with RWJF in this effort to activate today’s youth to help solve the critical health challenges facing today’s families.”

“We are so proud and excited to be partnering with National 4‑H Council to help improve the health in rural communities. No organization is better positioned to empower youth to lead the charge in improving health. Everyone deserves the opportunity to be healthier—no matter who they are or where they live. Through this partnership we hope to engage every sector—business, education, health, housing—to create the opportunity for health and well-being in all communities,” said Richard Besser, MD, president and CEO of the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation.

To begin this ten-year joint effort, Council will work with five land-grant universities (LGUs) to identify a minimum of three communities to develop an action plan and connect with at least 150 volunteers to mentor youth leaders, build local capacity and ensure successful implementation of the action plan. The five selected land-grant universities include: South Dakota State University, University of Maryland Eastern Shore, University of Minnesota, University of Tennessee and Utah State University. These universities were selected, in part, based on their preparedness to drive innovation for other communities and to implement the pilot projects at scale. Washington State University will serve as a lead consultant on professional development for the participating communities. An additional 56 LGUs will begin to lay the groundwork for expansion into further communities in the future.

Their work together will focus on three key elements to accomplish transformational change: (1) designing a sustainable network structure to promote health and well-being in communities across the nation; (2) creating and disseminating tools for healthier communities; and (3) launching a training curriculum for local community advocates. This approach will exponentially increase the impact and outcomes of the local Health Councils to drive impactful, sustainable changes.

Michelle Rodgers, PhD, project director and associate dean and director of Cooperative Extension, University of Delaware, says one of the unique aspects of the CES approach is that one initiative can drive outcomes for both rural and urban communities. “This initiative taps into everything that the Cooperative Extension System has done well since we were formed over a century ago as the national education and community development program of the nation’s land-grant universities,” said Rodgers. “When we combine this with America’s philanthropy leader in health, it is amazing to envision the transformative impact we will have in communities throughout the country.”

About 4‑H

4‑H, the nation’s largest youth development organization, grows confident young people who are empowered for life today and prepared for career tomorrow. 4‑H programs empower nearly six million young people across the U.S. through experiences that develop critical life skills. 4‑H is the youth development program of our nation’s Cooperative Extension System and USDA, and serves every county and parish in the U.S. through a network of 110 public universities and more than 3000 local Extension offices. Globally, 4‑H collaborates with independent programs to empower one million youth in 50 countries. The research-backed 4‑H experience grows young people who are four times more likely to contribute to their communities; two times more likely to make healthier choices; two times more likely to be civically active; and two times more likely to participate in STEM programs.

Learn more about 4‑H at 4‑H.org, find us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/4H and on Twitter at https://twitter.com/4H.

About Robert Wood Johnson Foundation

For more than 40 years the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation has worked to improve health and health care. We are working with others to build a national Culture of Health enabling everyone in America to live longer, healthier lives. For more information, visit www.rwjf.org. Follow the Foundation on Twitter at www.rwjf.org/twitter or on Facebook at www.rwjf.org/facebook.

Decatur, Ill. (Aug. 29, 2017) – Bayer and National 4‑H Council amplified their commitment to the future of our rapidly expanding global population by launching a new effort to grow the pipeline of tomorrow’s innovators, starting now. The two organizations announced today a nationwide collaboration, Science Matters, which will 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.

Science Matters will leverage Bayer’s more than 150 years of scientific breakthroughs and 4‑H’s century of hands-on learning to equip more than 25,000 youth with tools and support they need to deepen their understanding of science.

“Advancing health and nutrition is what we do best and care about most at Bayer,” said Ray Kerins, Bayer’s Senior Vice President of Corporate Affairs and a former 4‑H’er. “We can’t do that unless we grow tomorrow’s innovators today and fill the critical pipeline of future STEM leaders—not only for agriculture, which is increasingly technologically-driven, but for all STEM-related fields. Bayer sees this as a sacred responsibility and we’re proud to work with 4‑H, a first-class organization that shares this vision,” he said.

Science Matters will bring together 4‑H leaders with Bayer employees to work alongside young people demonstrating why science matters to all of us. In addition, Bayer will sponsor the 4‑H Agri-Science Summit in Washington, D.C., where students will learn about modern agriculture, careers in agriculture and gain more than 30 hours of hands-on learning and problem-solving experience. Bayer will also provide as many as 200 scholarships and offer community grants to extend the program’s impact. And Bayer’s continued sponsorship of the 4‑H Youth in Action Award will add yet another dimension to Science Matters.

“In 4‑H, we believe in the power of young people, and we are thrilled to join with a company like Bayer that also sees the potential when you equip youth with the skills and opportunities they need to be true leaders,” said Artis Stevens, Senior Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer, National 4‑H Council. “Science Matters will extend the reach of our hands-on STEM programming, which is proven to grow 4‑H’ers who are two times more likely than others to enter STEM careers.”

The world’s need for expertise in STEM has never been more intense than it is today. Many of the millions of STEM-related jobs generated in America alone go unfilled due to a lack of relevant graduates and skilled professionals—a scarcity acute in agriculture, which is not always considered the STEM-related field it has become. Scientists who focus on plants, food and water, among other areas, are in demand as growers tackle some of the most complex challenges of our time: sustainably providing nutrition for a rapidly growing population in the face of a changing climate, dwindling natural resources and evolving pests and diseases, to name just a few.

“At Bayer, we believe in the power of science and its ability to positively impact the health of people, plants and animals, and we know that 4‑H shares this belief with us,” said Kerins. “That’s why we’re excited to be on the ground floor of a wonderful relationship that will help develop a new generation of innovators who will address some of the most critical issues facing our society today.”

Bayer and 4‑H made the announcement in the Bayer tent at the Farm Progress Show, where Bayer also addressed issues important to America’s farming future, such as integrated weed management, insect and disease control, and the 2018 Farm Bill.

About 4‑H

4‑H, the nation’s largest youth development organization, grows confident young people who are empowered for life today and prepared for career tomorrow. 4‑H programs empower nearly six million young people across the U.S. through experiences that develop critical life skills. 4‑H is the youth development program of our nation’s Cooperative Extension System and USDA, and serves every county and parish in the U.S. through a network of 110 public universities and more than 3000 local Extension offices. Globally, 4‑H collaborates with independent programs to empower one million youth in 50 countries. The research-backed 4‑H experience grows young people who are four times more likely to contribute to their communities; two times more likely to make healthier choices; two times more likely to be civically active; and two times more likely to participate in STEM programs.

Learn more about 4‑H at 4‑H.org, find us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/4H and on Twitter at https://twitter.com/4H.

Bayer: Science for a Better Life

Bayer is a global enterprise with core competencies in the Life Science fields of health care and agriculture. Its products and services are designed to benefit people and improve their quality of life. At the same time, the Group aims to create value through innovation, growth and high earning power. Bayer is committed to the principles of sustainable development and to its social and ethical responsibilities as a corporate citizen. In fiscal 2016, the Group employed around 115,200 people and had sales of EUR 46.8 billion. Capital expenditures amounted to EUR 2.6 billion, R&D expenses to EUR 4.7 billion. These figures include those for the high-tech polymers business, which was floated on the stock market as an independent company named Covestro on October 6, 2015. For more information, go to www.bayer.com.

Chevy Chase, MD (August 11, 2017) – If there is one point on which most Americans agree, it is that technology will play an increasingly important role in the way we live and work. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projects that in just three years there will be 1.4 million computer science-related jobs, and only 400,000 qualified job candidates.

In response, 4‑H, America’s largest youth development organization, and Google are coming together for a first-of-its-kind computer science (CS) collaboration that will teach kids both technical skills like coding, and essential skills students will need in the future like, teamwork and resilience. But the program isn’t just about programming computers, it’s about helping students learn skills they’ll need to approach problems in a fundamentally different way across every discipline from business to engineering to the arts.

The collaboration is funded by a $1.5 million grant from Google.org to establish a CS program that will empower more than 100,000 young people across 22 states in its first year. The collaboration will include an effort to reach communities where youth traditionally have limited access to computers, internet or CS training. With Google’s support, 4‑H will equip community educators with new funding, curriculum, training, devices and the support of Google CS experts. As with most 4‑H programs, the effort will feature teen-led, peer-to-peer mentoring.

4‑H and Google publicly announced the collaboration today at a press conference at the Illinois State Fair, where they also debuted a new 4‑H-themed virtual reality Expedition showcasing 4‑H youth using technology to improve their communities.

“It is incredibly exciting to combine the power of 4‑H with the impact of Google’s philanthropy, products and people,” said Jennifer Sirangelo, President and CEO of National 4‑H Council. “Working together, our two organizations will make a tremendous difference in the lives of young people by making computer science education accessible and engaging. No matter where kids live or what they aspire to be, these are skills that will help them succeed.”

The collaboration between 4‑H and Google lays the groundwork for 4‑H to deliver computer science education across the organization, which reaches nearly six million kids in every county and parish in the United States. It establishes an official 4‑H Computer Science Career Pathway, which helps kids progress from casual interest in CS, to dedicated studies and ultimately career experience. Utah State University Extension’s 4‑H program is a key partner in co-creating the 4‑H CS Career Pathway and developing tools for educators to implement the program.

“We are proud to be a part of this effort to bring hands-on programming to our nation’s youth,” said Jacquelline Fuller, President of Google.org. “It’s important for kids to develop a wide range of skills, like computer science skills, analytical thinking and creative problem solving, and our work with National 4‑H Council will help ensure that kids across the country have access to a better future.”

In its first year, the program is available in the following states: Alabama, California, Delaware, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, New York, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Utah, Virginia, and West Virginia.

Parents and educators seeking more information on how to get involved can reach out to their local 4‑H office at https://4-h.org/find/.

About 4‑H

4‑H, the nation’s largest youth development organization, grows confident young people who are empowered for life today and prepared for career tomorrow. 4‑H programs empower nearly six million young people across the U.S. through experiences that develop critical life skills. 4‑H is the youth development program of our nation’s Cooperative Extension System and USDA, and serves every county and parish in the U.S. through a network of 110 public universities and more than 3000 local Extension offices. Globally, 4‑H collaborates with independent programs to empower one million youth in 50 countries. The research-backed 4‑H experience grows young people who are four times more likely to contribute to their communities; two times more likely to make healthier choices; two times more likely to be civically active; and two times more likely to participate in STEM programs.

Learn more about 4‑H at 4‑H.org, find us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/4H and on Twitter at https://twitter.com/4H.

About Google.org

Google.org works to extend the reach of nonprofit innovators and connect them with a unique blend of support that includes funding, tools, and volunteers from around Google. These innovators are the believers-turned-doers who have made the biggest impact on the communities they represent, and whose work has the potential to produce meaningful change that can scale. To date, Google.org has given over $110M to help close learning gaps around the world. This grant builds on that legacy by providing CS to students who have traditionally lacked access.

To learn more about Google.org, please visit https://www.google.org/.

National 4-H Council and Subway® Launch “4-H Sundays at Subway®” to Promote Healthy Living

Chevy Chase, Md. (July 10, 2017) – Every year, 4-Hers’s across the country lead community programs to promote the importance of eating well and being physically active. This summer, participating Subway® restaurants are partnering with 4-H to bring more resources for local Healthy Living programming with 4-H Sundays at Subway®.

Each Sunday this summer, through August 27, participating Subway® restaurants will make a donation to their local 4-H. Subway® will donate up to $116,150 total to 4-H Healthy Living programs.

In addition to the restaurant donations, participating 4-H states can win $15,000 more when 4-H youth, families and supporters participate in the 4-H Sundays at Subway® Photo Contest and share a photo of their dining experience. The state with the most photos wins $15,000; the runner-up state will win $5,000. Visit www.4‑H.org/4HSundays to learn more about the contest.

Select markets across Alabama, Georgia, Indiana, Kentucky, North Carolina and Ohio are participating in the summer promotion.

The 4-H Sundays at Subway® grants will make it possible for more youth in communities across the country to experience youth-led, hands-on programs in nutrition education, cooking, physical activity and emotional well-being.

“National 4-H Council is thrilled to be partnering with Subway on the 4-H Sundays at Subway® promotion this summer,” said Jennifer Sirangelo, president and CEO, National 4-H Council. “Subway’s® support of local 4-H Healthy Living programs will not only help empower youth and their families with quality healthy living educational opportunities, but it will also engage and inspire youth to build leadership skills and help make positive changes in their community.”

About 4-H

4-H, the nation’s largest youth development organization, grows confident young people who are empowered for life today and prepared for career tomorrow. 4-H programs empower nearly six million young people across the U.S. through experiences that develop critical life skills. 4-H is the youth development program of our nation’s Cooperative Extension System and USDA, and serves every county and parish in the U.S. through a network of 110 public universities and more than 3000 local Extension offices. Globally, 4-H collaborates with independent programs to empower one million youth in 50 countries. The research-backed 4-H experience grows young people who are four times more likely to contribute to their communities; two times more likely to make healthier choices; two times more likely to be civically active; and two times more likely to participate in STEM programs.

Learn more about 4-H at 4‑H.org, find us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/4-H and on Twitter at https://twitter.com/4-H.

About Subway® Restaurants

Guests in 112 countries have easy access to a fresh line-up of vegetables for their made-to-order sandwiches and salads at more than 44,600 franchised locations. Sandwich Artists serve 7.5 million sandwiches a day around the world. The company, founded over 50 years ago by then 17-year-old Fred DeLuca and family-friend Dr. Peter Buck, is still a family-owned business with thousands of dedicated franchisees/entrepreneurs in neighborhoods around the world, providing easy access to vegetables, detailed nutrition, dietary, and healthy lifestyle information. This has been a priority for the Subway® restaurants chain for many years. To learn more, visit www.subway.com. Subway® is a registered trademark of Subway IP Inc.

President & CEO, Jennifer Sirangelo, represents the organization, joining the list of other leaders from Netflix, Amazon, Facebook and Google Cloud

Washington D.C., May 15, 2017 – Fast Company today announced its annual ranking of the 100 Most Creative People in Business for 2017, honoring an influential and diverse group of leading thinkers from a vast range of global industries, from tech and design to entertainment, media, government and nonprofit, health care, and food.

Earning the No. 46 spot on the list this year for “raising new leaders,” Jennifer Sirangelo, president and CEO, National 4-H Council, represents the nation’s largest youth development organization for its outstanding work to empower youth with the skills needed for life today and for all kinds of careers tomorrow. The recognition on this year’s list comes just one year after the launch of 4-H’s Grow True Leaders campaign, a rebranding initiative aimed to promote the diversity of 4-H programs and participants – with a goal of increasing membership from six million to ten million by 2025.

Select highlights of the list follow. To see the complete list go to: fastcompany.com/most-creative-people/2017

  • Todd Yellin, Vice president of product, Netflix, “for figuring out how the world watches” (#2)
  • Fidji Simo, Vice president of product, Facebook, “for unlocking the emotion—and value—of love video (#4)
  • Donald Glover, Actor, musician, writer, producer, “for being a culture factory” (#8)
  • Rohit Prasad, VP and head scientist, Amazon Alexa and Toni Reid, VP Echo devices and Alexa, “for leading the voice-controlled revolution” (#10)
  • Barry Jenkins, Writer, director, Moonlight, for broadening perspectives (#15)
  • Massimo Bottura, Chef and cofounder, Food for Soul, “for nourishing the spirit (#24)
  • Lauren Wirtzer-Seawood, Head of music partnerships, Instagram, “for helping musicians think visually” (#36)
  • Phoebe Waller-Bridge, writer, director, producer, actress, Fleabag, “for breaking the wall” (#48)
  • Courteney Monroe, CEO, National Geographic Global Networks “for channeling Hollywood’s inner nerd” (#50)
  • Kylie Jenner, Founder Kylie Cosmetics, “for inspiring lipstick lust” (#57)
  • Cleo Wade, Poet, artist, activist “for finding the message” (#100)

Introduced in 2009, The Most Creative People list was quickly established as one of Fast Company’s most esteemed franchises. Each year, the magazine’s editors present an all-new list of 100 chosen according to a proprietary methodology—honorees can’t repeat and anyone previously profiled in the print magazine is excluded. The resulting group represents highly accomplished, dynamic individuals whose work and ideas are driving the world forward. This year’s honorees join the expanding community of Fast Company’s Most Creative People 1000.

“Our editors scour the globe to identify the newest additions to the Most Creative People list. Each of the individuals we are spotlighting are making a sizable impact on business. I am truly awed and inspired by their achievements,” says Robert Safian, Editor, Fast Company.

Fast Company’s Most Creative People in Business issue (June 2017) is available online now at fastcompany.com/most-creative-people/2017 and on newsstands beginning May 22. Join the Most Creative People conversation using #FCMostCreative.

About Fast Company

Fast Company is one of the world’s leading business media brands, with an editorial focus on creativity and innovation in technology, ethical economics, leadership, and design. Headquartered in New York City, Fast Company is published by Mansueto Ventures LLC, along with our sister publication Inc. and can be found online at fastcompany.com.

About 4-H

4 H, the nation’s largest youth development organization, grows confident young people who are empowered for life today and prepared for career tomorrow. 4 H programs empower nearly six million young people across the U.S. through experiences that develop critical life skills. 4 H is the youth development program of our nation’s Cooperative Extension System and USDA, and serves every county and parish in the U.S. through a network of 110 public universities and more than 3000 local Extension offices. Globally, 4 H collaborates with independent programs to empower one million youth in 50 countries. The research-backed 4 H experience grows young people who are four times more likely to contribute to their communities; two times more likely to make healthier choices; two times more likely to be civically active; and two times more likely to participate in STEM programs.

Learn more about 4-H at prod.four-h.himumsaiddad.com, find us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/4-H and on Twitter at https://twitter.com/4-H.

 

 

 

WASHINGTON, April 11, 2017 – Wearable technology has been improving our lives for centuries, starting with such enduring inventions as eyeglasses and watches. As new wearable technology innovations capture the world’s attention, 4‑H – America’s largest youth development organization – is engaging young people to explore the field of wearable technology. Through 4‑H National Youth Science Day (4‑H NYSD), 4‑H seeks to inspire the next generation to engineer wearable solutions to some of the world’s greatest challenges: How can a space suit support life on Mars? How can devices cure disease with real-time treatments? How can our clothes make us healthier, smarter and more productive?

The 2017 4‑H NYSD challenge, Incredible Wearables, introduces kids to the world of wearable technology through a hands-on engineering challenge designed to get kids excited about STEM. Developed by the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Incredible Wearables brings youth together to design and build a wearable fitness tracking device. This high-tech, low-cost project is perfect for classroom or out-of-school learning, and is suitable for 4th-12th graders. Each kit is reusable and comes equipped with all the materials necessary for 10 youth to complete the experiment. Incredible Wearables kits are available at the 4‑H Mall.

On October 4, 2017, an estimated 100,000 kids and adults will participate in 4‑H NYSD by completing the Incredible Wearables challenge in classrooms, homes and community spaces across the country – making 4‑H NYSD the world’s largest hands-on engineering challenge. National 4‑H Council will host the flagship event in New York City in partnership with Cornell University Cooperative Extension. To celebrate the tenth anniversary of 4‑H NYSD, 4‑H is calling upon young people and youth groups across the nation to help us set a record for participation. For information on how you can get involved and join the 4‑H NYSD movement, visit www.4-h.org/nysd.

“What makes 4‑H NYSD so unique is that it gets tens of thousands of kids excited about studying science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) on a single day,” said Jennifer Sirangelo, president and CEO, National 4‑H Council. “Incredible Wearables is an exhilarating experience that allows young people to roll up their sleeves and create cutting-edge technology, not just use it.”

National Partners supporting the 2017 4‑H NYSD are HughesNet®, Lockheed Martin and U.S. Cellular ©. DuPont is a Signature Partner and CA Technologies is an Official Partner.

About 4‑H

4‑H, the nation’s largest youth development organization, grows confident young people who are empowered for life today and prepared for career tomorrow. 4‑H programs empower nearly six million young people across the U.S. through experiences that develop critical life skills. 4‑H is the youth development program of our nation’s Cooperative Extension System and USDA, and serves every county and parish in the U.S. through a network of 110 public universities and more than 3000 local Extension offices. Globally, 4‑H collaborates with independent programs to empower one million youth in 50 countries. The research-backed 4‑H experience grows young people who are four times more likely to contribute to their communities; two times more likely to make healthier choices; two times more likely to be civically active; and two times more likely to participate in STEM programs.

Learn more about 4‑H at 4‑H.org, find us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/4H and on Twitter at https://twitter.com/4H.

Chevy Chase, Md. (April 4, 2017) – Students from five states across the Midwest are set to take on the Healthy Soils Carbon Soil Investigation Challenge as part of the 2017 4‑H Ag Innovators Experience (4‑H AIE) activity. The Healthy Soils Challenge engages youth to learn about soil health, sustainable environmental practices and the need to be good stewards of the land. The 4‑H AIE is a collaboration between the National 4‑H Council and Monsanto Company.

The two-part, collaborative, hands-on challenge, developed by The Ohio State University, helps youth to not only discover the composition of soil, but also understand the impact of tilling soil and explore new ways to farm with less disruption to the soil ecosystem. Students in Illinois, Michigan, Missouri, Nebraska and Ohio will have the opportunity to participate in the Healthy Soils Challenge.

In part one of the Challenge, youth will work in teams to discover what healthy soil looks like and conduct tests to determine the overall soil health. Once they reach a conclusion, teams recycle their soil sample in take-out potting containers and plant a package of seeds in ready-to-take-home containers.

The second part of the challenge focuses on finding a solution to keep good soils from going bad. Using tiny robots that react to their environment, teams will design, build and test a 1:64 scale no-till planter that disrupts the least amount of soil when planting, minimizes equipment drag and reduces soil compacting. By the end of the activity, youth will understand how properly maintained soil can help reduce agriculture’s carbon footprint.

“As we face a world population that will exceed 9 billion by 2050, the agriculture industry has a real challenge to feed a growing number of people while protecting our finite environmental resources,” said National 4‑H Council President and CEO Jennifer Sirangelo. “Today’s youth will play a critical role in future agriculture innovation. The ability to apply critical thinking and problem-solving skills, such as those needed for the Healthy Soils Challenge, will be imperative to address real-world issues.”

The 4‑H AIE seeks to help youth develop workforce skills and drive innovation using science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM). In three years, the program has already engaged nearly 25,000 youth and succeeded in making STEM concepts relevant and fun with activities across select states in the Midwest.

“Monsanto is excited to continue our longstanding partnership with the National 4‑H Council for the Ag Innovators Experience,” said Mark Martino, National 4‑H Council board member and Vice President, Global Crop Protection Supply Chain Operations for Monsanto Company. “Activities like the Healthy Soils Challenge help educate young people about real-world challenges and explore sustainable agriculture solutions through STEM-focused activities. Programs like the Ag Innovators Experience provides young people the analytical and leadership skills needed to develop into the leaders of tomorrow.”

The Healthy Soils Challenge will take place from March – July 2017 at various sites, including traditional 4‑H clubs, 4‑H camps, school enrichment and 4‑H Afterschool settings. To learn more about the 4‑H Ag Innovators Experience, visit the 4‑H and Monsanto Partnership.

About 4‑H

4 H, the nation’s largest youth development organization, grows confident young people who are empowered for life today and prepared for career tomorrow. 4 H programs empower nearly six million young people across the U.S. through experiences that develop critical life skills. 4 H is the youth development program of our nation’s Cooperative Extension System and USDA, and serves every county and parish in the U.S. through a network of 110 public universities and more than 3000 local Extension offices. Globally, 4 H collaborates with independent programs to empower one million youth in 50 countries. The research-backed 4 H experience grows young people who are four times more likely to contribute to their communities; two times more likely to make healthier choices; two times more likely to be civically active; and two times more likely to participate in STEM programs.

Learn more about 4‑H at 4‑H.org, find us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/4H and on Twitter at https://twitter.com/4H.

About Monsanto

Monsanto is committed to bringing a broad range of solutions to help nourish our growing world. We produce a variety of seeds ranging from fruits and vegetables to key crops – such as corn, soybeans, and cotton – that help farmers produce abundant and nutritious food. We work to find sustainable agriculture solutions that help farmers conserve natural resources, use data to improve farming practices, use water and other important resources more efficiently, and protect their crops from pests and disease. Through programs and partnerships, we collaborate with farmers, researchers, nonprofit organizations, universities and others to help tackle some of the world’s biggest challenges. To learn more about Monsanto, our commitments and our more than 20,000 dedicated employees, please visit: discover.monsanto.com and monsanto.com. Follow our business on Twitter® at twitter.com/MonsantoCo, on the company blog, Beyond the Rows® at monsantoblog.com or subscribe to our News Release RSS Feed.

Chevy Chase, MD (March 22, 2017) — National 4‑H Council today announced that Amelia Day, 18, of Fort Valley, Ga., was selected as the national winner of the 2017 Youth in Action Award. Day, who also won the Youth in Action Citizenship Pillar Award, was honored at National 4‑H Council’s Legacy Awards in Washington, D.C. As the national Youth in Action winner, Day will receive $10,000 in scholarships for higher education.

The Youth in Action Award recognizes Day for the true leadership she has demonstrated as founder of the Operation: Veteran Smiles (OVS) community service initiative that she started at age 13.

“I got the idea to start Operation: Veteran Smiles when I joined my dad on his appointment at a veteran’s hospital in 2012,” said Day. “During that visit, I saw that many veterans live far away from where they receive treatment, meaning that their family and friends are often unable to visit regularly. I realized that without regular visits and support from loved ones, many veteran patients feel isolated and even lack access to basic toiletries and comforts that family members would normally supply.”

In five years, Day has grown OVS from a local program in Dublin, Ga. into a regional initiative that has served more than 4,000 veterans and engaged more than 6,500 volunteers nationwide to hand-deliver custom care packages, notes of encouragement and musical therapy to veteran patients.

“Amelia has proven herself to be uniquely capable of inspiring her peers to find purpose and passion,” said Jennifer Sirangelo, president & CEO, National 4‑H Council. “4‑H’ers like Amelia show what a tremendous impact young people can make in their communities when they are given the chance to lead.”

Amelia was selected as the national Youth in Action Award winner from a pool of three other youth who were recognized as Youth in Action Awards in other pillar areas. Samuel Sugarman won for Agricultural and Animal Sciences, Ava Lonneman won for STEM, and Bryanne Sanchez won for Healthy Living.

“We’re proud to support the National 4‑H Council’s Citizenship pillar and to support the work Amelia does for our veterans,” said Grant Leech, vice president of brand management at U.S. Cellular. “She is a remarkable young adult and her efforts have been exemplary throughout the communities she’s impacted.”

The 4‑H Youth in Action Awards, sponsored in part by U.S. Cellular, began in 2010 to recognize 4‑H’ers who have overcome challenges and used the knowledge they gained in 4‑H to create a lasting impact in their community. This award highlights youth in each of 4‑H’s core areas of Agriculture, Citizenship, Healthy Living and STEM. These four pillars represent the fields in which 4‑H youth excel on a national level and align with the mission mandates of National 4‑H Council.

To learn more about Youth in Action or to see the other pillar winners from around the country, please visit Youth in Action.

About 4‑H

4 H, the nation’s largest youth development organization, grows confident young people who are empowered for life today and prepared for career tomorrow. 4 H programs empower nearly six million young people across the U.S. through experiences that develop critical life skills. 4 H is the youth development program of our nation’s Cooperative Extension System and USDA, and serves every county and parish in the U.S. through a network of 110 public universities and more than 3000 local Extension offices. Globally, 4 H collaborates with independent programs to empower one million youth in 50 countries. The research-backed 4 H experience grows young people who are four times more likely to contribute to their communities; two times more likely to make healthier choices; two times more likely to be civically active; and two times more likely to participate in STEM programs.

Learn more about 4‑H at 4‑H.org, find us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/4H and on Twitter at https://twitter.com/4H.