Articles tagged under: 4-H
Minnesota 4-H’er Excels at World Dairy Expo
Published October 3, 2022
Megan Ratka of Cold Spring, Minnesota is the top individual judge for reasons in the National 4-H Cattle Judging Contest. The Minnesota team was also the top team for reasons and was ranked third in the overall competition. World Dairy…$50 Million Pledged to 4-H
Published February 23, 2022
Philanthropist MacKenzie Scott has pledged to donate $50 million to the National 4-H Council. That’s the single largest donation in the 4-H program’s history. Scott is the ex-wife of Amazon founder Jeff Bezos. When they divorced in 2019, Scott received…New License Plate Supports 4-H and FFA
Published February 20, 2022
A new Minnesota license plate celebrating agriculture will benefit 4-H and FFA. The image features hands holding seedlings, symbolizing the 4-H pledge of ‘my hands to larger service’ and the rising sun ‘as a token of a new era in…4-H Ambassadors Elected
Published December 14, 2021
Eight youth have been selected for the North Dakota State 4-H Ambassador program. The team members are Marit Ellingson of Walsh County, Wyatt Dunlop of Rollete County, Forrest Sears of Cass County, Grady Hornung of Pembina County, Aidan Sears of…HOF Honors for Censky
Published October 15, 2021
American Soybean Association CEO Stephen Censky has been inducted into the National 4-H Hall of Fame. Censky is a Minnesota native and the former deputy secretary of agriculture.Parade of Champions – Jack Thompson
Published September 13, 2021
The Parade of Champions radio series highlights the hard work of 4–H and FFA youth across the region. Seventeen-year-old Jack Thompson of Page, North Dakota belongs to the Tri-County Trailblazers 4-H club. Thompson has been involved with many different projects…Parade of Champions – Brayden Lachenmeier
Published September 13, 2021
As a third grader, Bradyn Lachenmeier of Tappen, North Dakota begged his parents to join 4-H. Over his many years in both 4-H and FFA, Lachemeier has shown beef and dairy cattle, sheep and goats, along with a very successful…Parade of Champions – The Vaagens
Published August 26, 2021
The Parade of Champions radio series highlights the hard work of 4–H and FFA youth across the region. Hannah Vaagen of Devils Lake, North Dakota has been surrounded by hunting and other shooting sports her entire life. When Hannah’s older…Parade of Champions – Sydnee Johnson
Published August 23, 2021
Sixteen-year-old Sydnee Johnson of Zap, North Dakota has shown goats and beef cattle throughout her 4-H career. A few years ago, Johnson and her four siblings decided to full commit themselves to the organization. "My older sister had to pick…