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Bayer, Nutrien Executives Elected to National 4-H Council Board of Trustees
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
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
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
USA Today recently released its U.S Department of Agriculture Special Edition, shining a light on rural…
Courtside Coding with NBA Star Jarrett Allen
NBA star Jarrett Allen has a long-standing relationship with 4‑H, sharing his passion for technology with…
Reflecting on Kindness: It’s OK to Ask for Help
In this exclusive “Reflecting on Kindness” series, Ponysitters Club members reflect back on moments from episodes that…
National 4-H Council and Lockheed Martin Grow Partnership to Expand Access to Computer Science Education
National 4‑H Council today announced a $500,000 grant from Lockheed Martin to bring computer science (CS) education to underserved youth in five communities where Lockheed Martin has a significant presence: Colorado Springs, CO; Dallas/Fort Worth, TX; King of Prussia, PA; Moorestown, NJ and the San Francisco Bay Area, CA.
2019 4-H Legacy Awards: Stories that Inspire
Since 2009, National 4-H Council has gathered its top supporters, most passionate alumni, and inspiring youth…
4-H Names Clyde Van Dyke as the 2019 4-H Youth in Action National Winner
National 4‑H Council announced that Clyde Van Dyke, 18, of Johnson City, NY, was selected as the national winner of the 2019 4‑H Youth in Action Award. Van Dyke, who also won the 4‑H Youth in Action STEM Pillar Award sponsored by HughesNet®, was honored at National 4‑H Council’s Legacy Awards in Washington, D.C., among notable 4‑H alumni including singer and songwriter Jennifer Nettles and celebrity chef Carla Hall.
Top Moments from 10 Years of the 4-H Legacy Awards
In honor of the 10th Anniversary 4-H Legacy Awards, we are excited to share our favorite…
Reflecting on Kindness: Creating an Environment to Learn and Grow
In this exclusive “Reflecting on Kindness” series, Ponysitters Club members reflect back on moments from episodes that allowed…
4-H Saves Lives: The True Resilience of Two True Leaders
Learn more about the life-changing programs that 4-H provides to kids across the country and how…