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4-H Expert Series: Jill Soltau, 4-H alumna, and President and Former CEO of JOANN, on empowering the next generation of makers

By Jill Soltau • February 1, 2018

Education continues to dominate the national conversation, and there are many perspectives on how we equip…

4-H Celebrates 1890 Land-Grant Universities

By _Amaya_Collins_ • February 1, 2018

In 2015, National 4‑H Council joined colleges and universities across the country to celebrate a significant…

4-H Expert Series: The 4-H Youth Futures program is building the futures of youth through mentoring

By _Amaya_Collins_ • January 30, 2018

When I think of mentoring and what the relationship means, there’s one particular word that I…

National 4-H Council and JOANN Stores Team Up to Inspire Creativity, Support Learning and Grow Local Programs Across the U.S.

By Kevin Karg • January 29, 2018

National 4‑H Council and JOANN Stores today announced a partnership that will help more kids learn by doing, creating and making. Through a combination of material donations, member discounts, special programs and in-store giving, current and future 4‑H members across the U.S. will benefit from the collaboration.

4-H Expert Series: Jim Antal, Associate Administrator at OJJDP, on the impact of mentoring on youth, families & community

By _Amaya_Collins_ • January 25, 2018

“Mentors are an integral part of 4‑H.”This particular statement rings true for the 4‑H National Mentoring…

4-H Mentoring: South Carolina Puts Family First

By _Amaya_Collins_ • January 17, 2018

In partnership with the Catawba Cultural Center, Clemson University Extension helped young people put family and…

4-H Mentoring: Baltimore Mentors Empower Youth Leaders

By _Amaya_Collins_ • January 11, 2018

There are always two sides to every story, and when it comes to mentoring, the same…

Why Youth Turn to “Text, Talk, Act” for Peer Emotional Support

By Bryanne Sanchez • December 14, 2017

Without struggles, one would not be able to distinguish the good times from the bad. Everyone’s…

Win a Trip to Washington D.C. with Bayer and National 4-H Council

By kara • November 1, 2017

National 4‑H Council and JOANN Stores today announced a partnership that will help more kids learn by doing, creating and making. Through a combination of material donations, member discounts, special programs and in-store giving, current and future 4‑H members across the U.S. will benefit from the collaboration.

Honoring Zippy Duvall as a Distinguished 4-H Alumni

By _Amaya_Collins_ • October 10, 2017

As a part of National 4‑H Council’s Legacy Awards celebration, we take a moment to recognize…