Discover what's happening in Minnesota 4-H!
![A girl standing next to her sunflower plant.](/sites/extension.umn.edu/files/styles/crop_featured_image_crop/public/Sept%20Sunflowers.jpg?h=ce9171e4&itok=J-PFQzO6)
Over 600 4-H’ers took on the statewide challenge with awards given in the categories of tallest sunflower, largest sunflower head, most petals and most seeds.
![Rayea R., Minnesota 4-H State Ambassador](/sites/extension.umn.edu/files/styles/crop_featured_image_crop/public/Rayea-4-H-state-ambassador-2023-2024.jpg?h=2fba7134&itok=APcoJZ1N)
From interviewing alumni for their Cloverchat podcast channel to planning BLU and TEEL events that will engage youth in leadership and energy conservation, this year's state ambassador team is definitely putting their skills to use.
![Younger youth members watching older youth members groom a goat.](/sites/extension.umn.edu/files/styles/crop_featured_image_crop/public/Youth-leadership-team-animal-science.png?h=3a604d04&itok=-pOtk9Th)
Youth in grades 8 and up will have the opportunity to plan, implement and evaluate a variety of animal science programs while exploring their passions and practicing leadership skills.
![A man is talking to three teen boys in the middle of a field.](/sites/extension.umn.edu/files/styles/crop_featured_image_crop/public/Minnesota-4-H-youth-and-adult-in-field.png?h=66503a8f&itok=HkL3VpCL)
The Minnesota 4-H plant science team is breaking down geographic barriers by offering virtual team opportunities for 4-H youth.
Minnesota 4-H wants to grow its judges database with 4-H plant science judges. You don't need to be a 4-H alum or an expert to be a judge.
![Vivian M., Minnesota 4-H State Ambassador](/sites/extension.umn.edu/files/styles/crop_featured_image_crop/public/Vivian-M.-4-H-state-ambassadors-2023-2024.jpg?h=99b12963&itok=qQZA7nBl)
The new 4-H program year brings with it National 4-H week celebrations, club meetings and national 4-H events for youth to attend.
![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.
![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.