Do you need a Minnesota 4-H State Ambassador to help you as a 4-H youth spokesperson, emcee, speaker, program facilitator or host for your statewide program or event?
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4-H ambassadors
In Minnesota 4-H, there are many ways to lead. Among them are the state, local and agriculture ambassadors programs.
State ambassadors
For over 50 years, the Minnesota 4-H State Ambassador program has offered leadership and civic engagement to 4-H members and their communities through service, promotion and education across the state. Ambassadors are role models for other 4-H'ers and they serve as positive representatives of the Minnesota 4-H program. They represent a diverse group of 4-H projects, programs and areas of the state.
How to become a Minnesota 4-H State Ambassador
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You can apply to be a Minnesota 4-H State Ambassador if you have completed 10th, 11th or 12th grade before the application deadline in May. Applicants must be enrolled in Minnesota 4-H throughout their July-June term.
- Review the program information (https://z.umn.edu/stateambieappinfo) before applying.
- Apply online (https://z.umn.edu/stateambieapp) by May 11 at 11:59 p.m.
- Refer to the frequently asked questions for more information.
During their one-year term, state ambassadors facilitate and take part in activities to promote, represent, plan and implement high-quality programming for Minnesota youth. They gather in-person four times a year to do personal leadership development activities and to work as a team to create opportunities for middle and high school youth. At the BLU and YELLO conferences, the state ambassadors teach and facilitate learning sessions for youth participants.
Request a state ambassador
Request a state ambassador
Local ambassadors
Most Minnesota counties and tribal nations have a 4‑H ambassador program. Ambassadors are select 4‑H youth who lead and take part in activities that help them become good citizens and leaders. Contact your local 4‑H office to learn more about these programs in your area.
Agriculture ambassadors
From plants to livestock, this dedicated team of youth serve as positive representatives for agriculture and the Minnesota 4-H program. Agriculture ambassadors work as a team to promote agriculture and 4-H in a positive way.
Terms can be one or two years. Youth must be 10th grade or older to apply.
Contacts
Brian McNeill, mcnei006@umn.edu, 320-589-1711, extension 2131
Blaine Novak, bnovak@umn.edu, 507-337-2815
Reviewed in 2020
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