![Veronica S., Minnesota 4-H State Ambassador](/sites/extension.umn.edu/files/styles/crop_featured_image_crop/public/Veronica-4-H-state-ambassador-23-24.jpg?h=29b55e33&itok=unxKEP7R)
The state ambassadors reflect on their unique experiences at the state fair and look forward to kicking off a new 4-H program year with National 4-H Week.
![7 youth stand in front of the U.S. Capitol](/sites/extension.umn.edu/files/styles/crop_featured_image_crop/public/4-H%20national%20conf%202023%20capitol.jpg?h=3d51719a&itok=3vve37I3)
University of Minnesota Extension's 4-H Youth Development program helps youth find the power of human connections.
News release by Allison Wright
![Tall white flowers on a section of mown grass by a road.](/sites/extension.umn.edu/files/styles/crop_featured_image_crop/public/unmown-flowers-boulevard.jpg?h=00e18867&itok=r0GeukOE)
"No Mow May" might help pollinators, but can cause problems down the line for your lawn. You can still help both.
![Teen sits at a table in the U.S. Capitol with two flags, a bookcase, and a door behind her.](/sites/extension.umn.edu/files/styles/crop_featured_image_crop/public/Emma%20Stanford.jpg?h=42646406&itok=_FnGO07P)
University of Minnesota Extension's 4-H Youth Development program helps youth find the power of human connections.
News release by Karen Johnson
If you have included geraniums in your garden this year, you can bring them indoors to save for next year’s garden.
![4-H teen in red sleeveless dress gestures with her hands while speaking into reporter's Channel 4 microphone inside the 4-H building at the fair](/sites/extension.umn.edu/files/styles/crop_featured_image_crop/public/Evelyn%20Otto%20WCCO%20screenshot.jpg?h=df3b48d9&itok=v8o70Bv2)
News reporters prize 4-H youth because they make for great stories. Learn how youth prepare and what they get out of their appearances.
![A polka dotted and brightly colored spotted lanternfly.](/sites/extension.umn.edu/files/styles/crop_featured_image_crop/public/spotted-lantern-fly-underwing.jpg?h=51327a57&itok=gzy8N8R5)
Early detection of invasive species can make a big difference to the success of early management efforts. Though not seen in Minnesota yet, this insect has been spotted in Iowa and could be headed here.
![Calf](/sites/extension.umn.edu/files/styles/crop_featured_image_crop/public/calf.jpg?h=97687175&itok=Ij_G5IA0)
Ways to help manage heat stress in young calves.