![Ag leader](/sites/extension.umn.edu/files/styles/crop_featured_image_crop/public/ag%20leader%20photo.jpg?h=046a3d87&itok=q9VEFmHw)
For interested youth who are in 6th grade and above and have an interest in agriculture or would like to learn more are invited to become part of the Dakota/Rice Agriculture Education Leaders (formerly Agriculture Education Representatives) group this year.
![members](/sites/extension.umn.edu/files/styles/crop_featured_image_crop/public/222526000_4768932386450918_4316396506075340562_n.jpg?itok=uAztYvij)
County fair is going to be here before we know it. Families are busy preparing in different ways - registering for the classes to exhibit in, working with their projects, thinking about how they can volunteer, etc. There are a lot of pieces to think about and it can be overwhelming, especially if this is a newer part of your life. Some of our seasoned youth and adult volunteers would like to help make this experience a smoother one.
![garden](/sites/extension.umn.edu/files/styles/crop_featured_image_crop/public/4-H%20Garden%20Tour.png?itok=1WE7KFPn)
This is a great way to learn more about outdoor gardening, get some of your gardening questions answered and help play a role in creating pollinator friendly environments.
![Dave leans in as two 4-h youth in blue shirts make plant observations](/sites/extension.umn.edu/files/styles/crop_featured_image_crop/public/Accent%2020230725_UofMext_0110%20%281%29.jpg?h=97ce8a4d&itok=VlQgK9mM)
Crop scouts in the 4-H plant science program get competitive, with world-class mentors to make the learning stick.
![A group photo of the 4-H ag ambassadors with Dean Durgan.](/sites/extension.umn.edu/files/styles/crop_featured_image_crop/public/4-H-ag-ambassadors-with-Dean-Durgan.jpg?h=b11911db&itok=XAp6rDXw)
The newly selected Minnesota 4-H Agriculture Ambassadors are youth members from across the state with a passion for agriculture and 4-H.