The state 4-H ambassadors are excited to lead YELLO and challenge youth across the state to build garden boxes or raised garden beds.
Youth
The 30th annual Kids’ Groundwater Festival in Alexandria featured the expertise of agencies, businesses and educational organizations like Extension.
4-H volunteers Hanan Bawzer and Mohamed Ahmed created a 4-H program that helps middle school-aged youth explore their identities and find a sense of belonging.
4-H volunteers Rachel Kucera and Julie Hellendrung work with their club members to bring 4-H and horse experiences to youth not yet involved in the program– specifically those with disabilities.
Thirteen 4-H’ers from Minnesota had the opportunity to participate in Ignite by 4-H – a four-day experience in Washington, D.C.
4-H volunteer Ace Allgood helps youth explore their "spark" and inspires them to become better storytellers through the 4-H video project.
As a deaf person, 4-H volunteer Felicia Lee didn’t know what to expect when she signed up to work with a hearing 4-H program in Ramsey County, but she and the youth members have been positively impacted.
4-H alumna and volunteer Beth Johnson received the 2023 Minnesota 4-H Salute to Excellence Outstanding Lifetime Volunteer Award for her years of dedication to 4-H youth.
Brown County 4-H volunteer Allysa Kelton has received the 2023 Minnesota 4-H Salute to Excellence Volunteer of the Year Award for her exemplary service to 4-H.
Minnesota 4-H alumna Nicole Cash was selected as one of four 4-H Youth in Action award winners in 2023.