4-H Today
Creating Opportunities in Global Ag Innovation
Recently, I had the pleasure of meeting Jehiel Oliver, an Ohio 4-H alumnus who is leading ag innovation on a global scale. He is the founder and CEO of Hello Tractor, an agricultural technology company that connects tractor owners with smallholder farmers in need of tractor services. Under his leadership, Hello Tractor serves more than 500,000 small farmers in Africa with access to over 3,000 tractor owners.
Creating Opportunities through a Passion for Agriculture
Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Avery Williamson has quite an impressive NFL career that spans seven years. What’s also inspiring is his love of farming. The fourth-generation farmer and Tennessee 4-H alumnus has a passion for agriculture, and he’s paying it forward to the next generation of diverse farmers.
Creating Opportunities for the Next Generation of Farmers
Young leaders in every industry are using their voices and stories to create a legacy of success and inspire the next generation. Kyle Bridgeforth—partner at the fifth-generation Bridgeforth Farms—is lending his voice and passion to the advancement of diversity in agriculture.
Creating Opportunity in the Midst of Uncertainty
In February 2020, 4-H commemorated Black History Month by featuring the stories of 4-H alumni and Cooperative Extension leaders at 1890 land grant universities. It was an honor to tell their stories and highlight the great work of their institutions. But so much has changed in the last year. Priorities have shifted, programs have realigned, and resources were re-evaluated.
The Role of Higher Education in Eliminating the Opportunity Gap
Meet Dr. Robert Jones, Chancellor of the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, a proud Georgia 4-H alumnus, and member of National 4-H Council’s Board of Trustees. A son of a sharecropper in the Jim Crow era of southwestern Georgia, he established himself as a successful scientist, renowned scholar, award-winning musical artist, and today, spearheads innovative research in COVID-19 testing.
Black History Month: Celebrating Innovation, Diversity & Leadership
For more than 100 years, 4-H has helped young people develop the skills that led them to successful careers and contributions to their communities. To commemorate Black History Month—and with support from Nationwide®—I will be sharing stories from African American 4-H alumni who are creating opportunities for all kids and communities.
Ways to Give for a Better Future
Amid the challenges and obstacles of 2020, one thing we’ve learned is that we all are…
Reliving the Excitement of STEM Month
In October, we celebrated 4‑H STEM Month with exciting, informative, and interactive STEM events and content.…
Exploring STEM Professions: Interview with an Engineer
As it turns out, STEM careers aren’t just in cities. Everyone talks about how important STEM…
October is STEM Month: Celebrating the 4-H STEM Challenge
Now that we’ve re-introduced you to the 4‑H STEM Challenge, it’s time to celebrate! October is 4‑H…
