Discover what's happening in youth development!
![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.
![Two adults stand with two kids behind a table with food items.](/sites/extension.umn.edu/files/styles/crop_featured_image_crop/public/4-H-food-partner-challenge.jpg?h=034bcb82&itok=R23DgOmV)
Compeer Financial is once again providing funds to support 4-H clubs and county/tribal 4-H programs that want to partner with a local food shelf or nutrition organization.
![A group of youth wearing 4-H show shirts with their 4-H beef exhibits at the state fair.](/sites/extension.umn.edu/files/styles/crop_featured_image_crop/public/4-H-state-fair-beef.png?h=5c4f72b2&itok=HD8lPws5)
Thousands of 4-H’ers from across the state showcased their talents, hard work and knowledge during their designated encampments at the Minnesota State Fair.
![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.
![Youth standing in a line posing for the camera in front of a sign saying, "Ignite by 4-H."](/sites/extension.umn.edu/files/styles/crop_featured_image_crop/public/Ag%20ambassadors%20at%20Ignite.jpg?h=d5e0d726&itok=DRmb2Xhj)
Are you interested in learning more about agriculture and networking with others from across Minnesota? Become a Minnesota 4-H Agriculture Ambassador! Applications will be accepted until Aug. 31, 2023.
![A woman presenting to a group of youth sitting in chairs.](/sites/extension.umn.edu/files/styles/crop_featured_image_crop/public/Becca-Turnquist-Resilience-TEEL%20.jpg?h=5c82a863&itok=25C7c4fJ)
Extension Educators Aly Kloeckner and Becca Turnquist are helping with rural youth resiliency in more than 50 counties through their Bend, Don't Break initiative project.
![Victoria Shafer is working on some sort of woodworking project and smiling at the camera from behind a box that she is working on using a screwdriver](/sites/extension.umn.edu/files/styles/crop_featured_image_crop/public/i-KfsQXjd-XL.jpg?h=a86cebac&itok=nfwaOdNa)
One of the four H’s in 4-H is “Heart,” and Victoria Shafer has a big one when it comes to supporting LGBTQ+ youth.
![illustration of graduate with diploma and 4-H clover](/sites/extension.umn.edu/files/styles/crop_featured_image_crop/public/4-h-grad3.jpg?h=9da29a38&itok=Nfby_sCu)
Congratulations to the 15 4-H youth and alumni across Minnesota who stood out among approximately 110 applications.
![A woman helping two boys complete a string craft.](/sites/extension.umn.edu/files/styles/crop_featured_image_crop/public/S.Harren_Roseau_1.jpg?h=19a86115&itok=qLYzHyr2)
The dedication and positivity of Roseau County 4-H volunteers Solveig Harren and Beth Johnson have led to thriving after-school clubs.
![Volunteer Hanan Bawzer with a group of youth at a 4-H event in Moorhead.](/sites/extension.umn.edu/files/styles/crop_featured_image_crop/public/H.Bawzer_Clay_5.png?h=bda160e7&itok=ltAYnN6I)
4-H volunteers Hanan Bawzer and Mohamed Ahmed created a 4-H program that helps middle school-aged youth explore their identities and find a sense of belonging.