Youth Development News

Ph.D. student Sarah Kostick reflects on her time in 4-H and how the skills she developed have helped her to her success today.

Ten incredible Minnesota 4-H Youth traveled to Washington, D.C. last month to serve as delegates for the National 4-H Conference. They learned about the process to develop and present briefings to federal agencies as well as attended workshops, heard speakers, and built friendships!

St. Louis County 4-H youth Ryan Nash has a passion for horses - and has grown into a leader through 4-H. Read about his experience from helping found his club to being a county ambassador.

Minnesota commissioner of revenue Cynthia Bauerly reflects on how her time as a 4-H'er has helped her grow to where she is today. Read about her trip as as youth to the Soviet Union on a MN 4-H exchange program.

Dakota County Program Coordinator Abby Wagner serves her county's youth by seeking individualized passions from a young age.

A spark is very special. Read Jennifer Skuza’s reflections on why finding your spark, and encouraging its discovery our youth, is one of the best ways a 4-H volunteer can spend their time.

Jennifer Winningham-Floden is a 4-H volunteer from Grant County. After recently relaying her club leader role, she continues to be involved on the county level and encourages others to get involved, too!

As 4-H leaders, it is our privilege and responsibility to partner with youth in creating learning experiences that challenge them to be change agents who think globally and act locally. To consider the world as they engage with people in their family, club and community.

Polk County Program Coordinator Katie Becker knows first-hand the difference that 4-H can make. She knows it not only because she has worked in three different Minnesota counties, but because of the difference that the program made for her.

Being a camp counselor is his favorite 4-H experience so far. By working with younger youth in this role, Tanner has grown leadership and communication skills. He has been a camper for a few summers at his region’s 4-H camp before he became a camp counselor.