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Reflecting on Kindness: A Valuable Lesson in Empathy

By _Amaya_Collins_ • April 16, 2019

In this exclusive “Reflecting on Kindness” series, Ponysitters Club members reflect on moments from episodes that allowed them…

An Open Letter to Girls and Young Women: Write Your Own Success Story

By _Amaya_Collins_ • April 15, 2019

Thinking about my growth and path to where I am today, I can’t help but feel…

Reflecting on Kindness: Real Friendships Matter Most

By _Amaya_Collins_ • April 11, 2019

In this exclusive “Reflecting on Kindness” series, Ponysitters Club members reflect on moments from episodes that allowed them…

4-H Young Alumni Attend Science Matters National Ag Day Prelude Event

By Cassie Reininger • April 10, 2019

March 19, 2019, marked the 46th annual National Ag Day, a day that recognizes and celebrates…

Reflecting on Kindness: Honesty is the Best Policy

By _Amaya_Collins_ • April 4, 2019

In this exclusive “Reflecting on Kindness” series, Ponysitters Club members reflect on moments from episodes that allowed them…

Inspire Kids to Do: Bread in a Bag

By National 4-H Council • April 4, 2019

Here at 4‑H, we encourage kids and parents to continue to learn by doing whenever possible.…

Bayer, Nutrien Executives Elected to National 4-H Council Board of Trustees

By National 4-H Council • April 2, 2019

National 4‑H Council announced the election of two new Trustees to its Board, Lisa Safarian, Bayer and Kaye Reitzenstein, Nutrien Ag Solutions. These appointments bring the board to 52 percent female representation, a reflection of the gender dynamics of 4‑H youth served and a critical milestone for the board as it looks for members to provide diverse expertise and perspectives. Both Trustees bring with them a wealth of knowledge and experience in the agriculture industry and will be integral in supporting Cooperative Extension’s goal of growing 4‑H to reach 10 million young people by 2025.

Reflecting on Kindness: The Importance of Friendships

By _Amaya_Collins_ • March 28, 2019

In this exclusive “Reflecting on Kindness” series, Ponysitters Club members reflect on moments from episodes that allowed…

4-H Identifies Best Practices to Engage Diverse Youth Populations with Health Programming

By National 4-H Council • March 26, 2019

National 4‑H Council, in partnership with the University of Arizona, announces the release of a special report highlighting key learnings of youth-focused healthy living programming through its 4‑H Healthy Habits program. Administered by land-grant universities across the country, and funded through grants from the Walmart Foundation, 4‑H Healthy Habits offers promising practices to build inclusive environments for a diverse array of youth, their families and communities.

USA Today Spotlights Diversity in Ag

By _Amaya_Collins_ • March 26, 2019

USA Today recently released its U.S Department of Agriculture Special Edition, shining a light on rural…