Discover what's happening in youth development!
Gabby Fitzgerald, a youth health educator, credits her 4-H experience as the inspiration for her career path.
4-H'ers in Benton County are demonstrating how far passion for learning can take you.
Gigi Otten says 4-H has really helped her go places—to the state fair with her projects, to Washington, D.C., and to college.
Big Stone County 4-H'ers work together to identify and remove invasive species from local lakes and rivers.
4-H State Director Jennifer Skuza talk about the many youth who have visited her at University of Minnesota this summer. Visiting college campuses is a fun and valuable experience. Learn why!
Our team at the Extension Center for Youth Development was curious about the impact of being a 4-H volunteer. My colleague Sam Grant, along with other 4-H youth development professionals, set out to answer this question. Over 200 of you responded to our research survey. Here’s what you told us.
Acts of violence are all around us. As caring adults, how do we help youth to process tragedy and maintain a sense of safety? Dr. Jennifer A. Skuza offers suggestions.
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.
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.
Jennifer Skuza discusses the importance of flow and creating space for it.