To increase awareness and advocacy, Minnesota 4-H State Ambassadors are encouraging youth and adults to learn more about mental health and wellbeing during the month of May.
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During National Agriculture Week, Minnesota 4-H Agriculture Ambassadors taught youth how to identify and manage invasive plant species through hands-on classroom activities.
Minnesota 4-H State Ambassadors shared their statewide service project at the National Service-Learning Conference and invite older youth to attend their upcoming YELLO leadership conference in June.
Ruth Linkenmeyer Meirick's 4-H roots shaped her skills and professional mission of addressing rural healthcare challenges.
4-H in Blue Earth County prepared Aidan Oldenburg for life's spotlight moments.
Youth are able to improve their dairy knowledge and skills while networking with peers at Gopher Dairy Camp held June 12-14.
As part of the 4-H statewide service project, youth are encouraged to spend time outdoors this month cleaning or beautifying community spaces to promote both physical and mental health.
Leyton Becker is bringing the skills he developed in 4-H and on his family’s century-old sow operation back to rural Minnesota.
Ambassadors are more than just representatives—they are role models, mentors and passionate advocates for 4-H across the state.
4-H youth in Cottonwood County receiving the Association of Minnesota Counties award "wanted to help remind farmers and truckers to be vigilant and safe."