Articles tagged under: National 4-H Week

4-H Week: A Lesson in Leadership

Published October 5, 2025

Bryn Jacobson is a 4-H ambassador for Norman County 4-H and a member of the Super Sewers 4-H Club. "I like to find projects that challenge me." A crop production project focusing on corn fit that bill. In 2025, Jacobson…
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Strengthening Youth Leadership in 4-H

Published October 14, 2024

Over 42,000 youth are actively engaged in Minnesota 4-H. National 4-H week kicks off the beginning of the program year. “If families are interested in helping their young person in their family to become a stronger leader and a civically…
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A 4-H Journey

Published October 14, 2024

Ramsey County 4-H member Mathea Nelson is a North Dakota 4-H State Ambassador this year. Nelson will help with activities such as the state fair, the Extension Youth Conference and retreats while still being involved in her local 4-H events.“No…
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Growing 4-H for the Future

Published October 14, 2024

The National 4-H Council plans to increase the impact of 4-H from six million to ten million young people by 2030. “We see a unique opportunity with having educators and mentors in every county to reach down to that last…
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Making the Best Better

Published October 12, 2024

North Dakota 4-H State Ambassador Savanna Lebrun gives credit to the Ramsey Country Extension Agents for her growth into leadership roles within 4-H. “I’ve learned anything from courtroom parliamentary procedures and laws to county laws and how the county government…
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4-H: Once-In-A-Lifetime Experience

Published October 12, 2024

Breckin Anderson is a Minnesota 4-H State Ambassador from Wilkin County who has been heavily involved in the organization. His involvement has led him to to the National 4-H Congress event in Georgia. “You meet with other states and figure…
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Celebrating 4-H: Service & Fun!

Published October 6, 2024

The 4-H programs across North Dakota have special activities underway for this week's celebration. “We always kick off 4-H Week with a pancake breakfast, our 4-Hers love to serve the community,” says Sara Laite, Ramsey County Extension agent. "Other activities…
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Roots Run Deep

Published October 6, 2024

From starting 4-H at nine years old to watching his grandkids participate, farm management analyst Kent Thiesse has never known a life without this youth program. “4-H has always been 'learn by doing' and that’s what it’s all about. There’s…
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This is National 4-H Week

Published October 6, 2024

Nearly 6 million kids are involved with 4-H nationwide. North Dakota State University Extension 4-H Activities Coordinator Karla Meikle says there are many opportunities for leadership growth in 4-H. “They might go and experience what a commissioner's meeting or a…
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4-H: A Family Affair

Published October 6, 2023

During National 4-H Week, we celebrated the youth in in the organization. Edmunds County 4-H member Jacob Jung says he followed in the footsteps of family members. "My older siblings were always in 4-H. I remember as a Cloverbud, holding…
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