Minnesota 4-H Youth Development

4-H State Ambassadors and volunteers had a great time at this year's @MNFarmBureau meeting! They got the chance to meet and talk with @SenTinaSmith, state representative Paul Anderson and MDA Commissioner @ThommyPetersen.

There's still time to donate! ⏰ Help us help youth make a difference through 4-H Helping Hands Awards. Give now ➡️ z.umn.edu/4HGTMD #UMNGive #GTMD24 #ThisIs4H

Help us reach our goal of raising $10,000 by posting on social media and using the hashtag #UMNGive! Learn more ➡️ givingday.umn.edu/bonuses

⚠️ It's time to Give to the Max! ⚠️ TODAY, we need your help to raise $10,000 to help youth bring their ideas to life through 4-H Helping Hands Awards. Learn more and donate ➡️ z.umn.edu/4HGTMD #UMNGive #GTMD24 #ThisIs4H

Tomorrow is Give to the Max Day! This year, we're aiming to raise $10,000 to help youth bring their ideas to life through 4-H Helping Hands Awards. Donate early ➡️ z.umn.edu/4HGTMD #UMNGive #GTMD24 #ThisIs4H

Interested in applying to the University of Minnesota? Great news! 4-H'ers get a waived application fee! Don’t miss out—apply today and take the next step in your journey! 🎓

🚨There's still time to apply! 🚨 We're hiring for Extension educators in Hennepin and Ramsey counties! Join our team and help empower youth and make a difference 🌟 Learn more and apply by Nov. 12 ➡️ z.umn.edu/YDJobs

We're hiring for Extension educators in Hennepin and Ramsey counties! Join our team and help empower youth and make a difference 🌟 Learn more and apply by Nov. 12 ➡️ z.umn.edu/YDJobs

Purchase any large pizza from Oct. 2 through Nov. 5, and Casey’s will donate $1 to 4-H programs in Casey’s communities. Casey’s customers can also add a donation to their online order to support 4-H! Tomorrow is the last day to participate! 🍕

Calling all 4-H’ers grades 10+! 🚀 Applications are now open for the National 4-H Conference, April 11-16, 2025! Team up with peers, partner with federal agencies, and present your ideas in Washington, D.C.! Apply now ➡️ z.umn.edu/Spring25NatEve…

Celebrate National Pizza Month with 4-H’s favorite pizza from Casey’s! 🍕 When you purchase any large pizza from Oct. 2 through Nov. 5, Casey’s will donate $1 to 4-H programs in Casey’s communities. Casey’s customers can also add a donation to their online order to support 4-H!

Applications are open for Ignite by 4-H! 🌍✨ This upcoming year, Ignite by 4-H will take place March 12-16 in Washington, D.C. Collaborate, create and connect with peers from across the U.S.! Apply now ➡️ z.umn.edu/Spring25NatEve…

Today we were excited to welcome the newest @mn4h Agriculture Ambassadors to the office. We're excited to see what this group does over the next year to promote agriculture and 4-H in a positive way!

Kim Stehr, a @UMNExt educator, has teamed up with @MN4H to teach ATV safety training to kids throughout Minnesota. Read about the program and how you can show your support today! bit.ly/3NjpeaS

Today at their family farm in Litchfield, I spent time with Riley, Avery, and Logan as they prepare for the state fair.   These 4Hers make me excited about the future of ag in Minnesota.

Are you planning to show your lactating dairy cow(s) at a fair or exhibition this summer? They must have a negative H5N1 test result and a CVI to attend any exhibition in Minnesota. This example timeline is meant to serve as a guide to help determine when you should be testing ⬇️

Join us ⚠️ TONIGHT ⚠️ from 7-8:30 p.m. for a webinar on biosecurity for livestock exhibitors at fairs. The webinar is free but requires registration, and it will be recorded. Register ➡️ z.umn.edu/LivestockBiose…

‼️ Don't miss it ‼️ Join us tomorrow, June 11, from 7-8:30 p.m. for a webinar on biosecurity for livestock exhibitors at fairs. The webinar is free but requires registration, and it will be recorded. Register ➡️ z.umn.edu/LivestockBiose…

Come work with us at the @mnstatefair! 🎡 Each year, we hire 150 employees to make the state fair experience happen for 4-H'ers. Learn more and apply here ➡️ z.umn.edu/4HStateFairJobs

Crop scouting is proactive: inspecting plants in the field to make good decisions at the right time. @MN4H teaches it to youth as part of #plant science education. z.umn.edu/4-Hcropscouts #LandGrantUniversities #AgIsAmerica  @APLU_Ag, @USDA_NIFA #UMNproud #MnAg