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ABC’s “American Idol” and 4-H Collaborate for Second Virtual Audition Day

By National 4-H Council September 19, 2022

The original singing competition and nation’s largest youth organization to host exclusive “Idol Across America” audition…

Google.org Widens Kids’ Access to Computer Science Education by Awarding $5 Million to National 4-H Council

By National 4-H Council September 1, 2022

4-H to expand programs to connect millions of young people in rural and underserved communities to…

National 4-H Council Appoints Human Resources Executive Shawnda H. Howard as Vice President, People and Culture

By National 4-H Council August 8, 2022

CHEVY CHASE, MD. (August 8, 2022) – Today, National 4-H Council announced the appointment of Shawnda…

Leslie Coleman, VP, Head of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion, Nutrien, is Elected to National 4-H Council’s Board of Trustees

By National 4-H Council March 29, 2022

National 4-H Council is pleased to announce the election of Leslie Coleman, Vice President, Head of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion, Nutrien, to its Board of Trustees. Coleman was unanimously elected during National 4-H Council’s Board meeting in Tucson, Arizona on March 23.

4-H and the CHS Foundation Partner to Empower Youth

By National 4-H Council March 9, 2022

Today, National 4-H Council announced a partnership with the CHS Foundation through the 4-H True Leaders in Equity and What I Wish People Knew (WIWPK) programs.

National 4-H Council Receives Transformational $50 Million Gift from MacKenzie Scott

By National 4-H Council February 22, 2022

Today, National 4-H Council announced a $50 million gift from writer and philanthropist MacKenzie Scott, the largest single gift in 4-H’s 120-year history.

National 4-H Council Board Elects New Chair and Trustees

By National 4-H Council January 13, 2022

U.S Dairy Export Council President and CEO Krysta Harden Selected as Board Chair Corteva Agriscience Executive…

National 4-H Council Board of Trustees Elects U.S. Dairy Export Council President and CEO Krysta Harden as Board Chair

By National 4-H Council January 13, 2022

CHEVY CHASE, MD (January 13, 2022) – Krysta Harden, the first woman to lead the U.S. Dairy…

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