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The Clarke County 4-H Pig Squeal Project is providing young participants with a hands-on opportunity to learn about animal care, responsibility, and agricultural practices. This initiative, led by Wendy Padgett, the 4-H Youth Development coordinator for Clarke County, offers a unique experience for local youth to raise pigs and develop life skills that will serve them for years to come. The Pig Squeal Project, which kicked off on Jan. 20, is a youth-centered program where participants receive two pigs, typically between 8 to 12 weeks old. The project aims to teach young people how to properly care for these animals,...Article Link

In this episode hosted by Janet Michael, the focus was on the Virginia Master Naturalists and the upcoming event, 'An Evening Under the Stars' at Blandy Experimental Farm on September 13th. Joining Janet was Rebecca Harriett, President of the Shenandoah Chapter of Virginia Master Naturalists, and Mary Beth Yarborough, the event coordinator. Rebecca explained the mission and scope of the Virginia Master Naturalists, emphasizing the extensive training volunteers undergo in natural sciences to aid in various community and conservation projects. The organization has 30 chapters across the state and is heavily involved in education, citizen science, and stewardship projects. Mary Beth detailed the inspiration behind the event 'An Evening Under the Stars' and the documentary Hometown Habitat - Stories of Bringing Nature Home which aims to inspire community stewardship of local resources. The documentary, filmed the previous fall, highlights the importance of pollinators and native plants. The film starts at 7:30pm but plan to arrive between 6pm - 7pm to enjoy food and drinks, local native plant nurseries, conservation groups, and prizes. Guests are invited to bring chairs/blankets to Blandy's amphitheater as well.  This documentary film profiles 7 “hometown habitat heroes” around the country who are taking practical steps to bring more native plants into their backyards and communities. The narrative thread of this documentary (produced by Catherine Zimmerman) is provided by renowned entomologist Douglas Tallamy, Ph.D. whose research, books and lectures about the use of non-native plants in landscaping sound the alarm about habitat and species loss. Throughout the conversation, the guests discussed various topics, including the benefits of conservation landscaping, the role of native plants in supporting local ecosystems, and the importance of educating children about the environment. Rebecca and Mary Beth shared their personal experiences in transforming their own yards to support native wildlife and reduce turf grass. Janet touched upon the practical aspects of the event, such as the layout with information tables, food trucks, and plant nurseries, which will contribute to a comprehensive educational experience for attendees. Tickets for the event are free but attendees are encouraged to register through Eventbrite for updates.  Mary Beth emphasized that the documentary and event are relevant for a wide audience—from homeowners to community leaders—highlighting the shared responsibility in promoting sustainable practices.  About the Event organizers: Sponsored by: ·        Virginia Master Naturalists- Shenandoah Chapter: volunteers who work to help manage and conserve Virginia's natural resources and public lands. They provide education, outreach, and service to benefit their communities' natural areas and resources. VMNs are also known as citizen scientists and volunteer educators. One goal is to inspire individuals to become stewards of their local resources. Rebecca Harriett, President ·        Virginia Native Plant Society, Piedmont Chapter: is a nonprofit organization of individuals who share an interest in Virginia's native plants and habitats. The Society and its chapters seek to further the appreciation and conservation of this priceless heritage and strives to have a positive impact on the future of the Commonwealth of Virginia. Emily Southgate, President ·        Blandy Experimental Farm (home to the State Arboretum of Virginia) host and partner to VMN, is hosting this event at its outdoor amphitheater, located in Boyce, Virginia (Clarke County).  The State Arboretum of Virginia is part of Blandy Experimental Farm, a research field station for the University of Virginia. Its 700 acres are a good representation of the habitats found in the Shenandoah Valley, making it an excellent spot to watch birds and other wildlife. The State Arboretum is the only mature arboretum on limestone soils on the east coast. The grounds are open dawn to dusk, 365 days a year, free of charge. Director David Carr; Ariel Firebaugh, Director of Scientific Engagement In collaboration with: Virginia Cooperative Extension Agency: The Frederick County office of Virginia Cooperative Extension is the local connection to Virginia‘s land-grant universities, Virginia Tech and Virginia State University. Through educational programs based on research and developed with input from local stakeholders, VCE helps the people of Frederick County improve their lives: education through programs in Agriculture and Natural Resources, Family and Consumer Sciences, 4-H Youth Development, and Community Viability. Joanne Royaltey Program Associate

 Listeners will get a brief, 3 min, overview of transcendent awareness. We then interview our guest on the topic, Dr . Joy Scott, an Extension Specialist with 4-H Youth Development at Auburn University.  Lastly, we take what we have covered and apply it to our daily practice.   

Today, kids have so many opportunities on how they want to spend their summer, simple things like 4-H Camp can be overlooked.  Marie Witzel, Dodge County 4-H Extension Agent knows how hectic it can be, but she takes time with Pam Jahnke to explain the benefits she sees uniquely provided through 4-H Camp. Wisconsin offers many different options, dependent on the campers age, interests and schedule. Research shows that youth who attend camps during the summer come away with so much more than what camping programs are given credit for.  Witzel says 4-H is intentional in providing critical components of a successful learning experience as part of all its summer camp curriculum. These Essential Elements are: Belonging, Independence, Mastery, and Generosity.  They are designed to meet the developmental needs of youth. Check out links on the Extension Dodge County Page to register: https://dodge.extension.wisc.edu/4-h-youth-development/camps/   If you have questions about the Dodge County 4-H Youth Development program or other extension programs please contact the office at 920-386-3790 or online at https://dodge.extension.wisc.edu/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Henrico 4-H Youth Development and the nonprofit 4 Art 2 Heart will offer a free virtual art camp for youth from April 1-4, during Henrico Schools' spring break. The camp will be held each day through Zoom from 10 a.m.to 11:30 am. Led by Sisters Nikhita and Rithanya Saravanan from 4 Art 2 Heart, the sessions will focus on different styles of art and highlight festivals around the world. Students will have the opportunity to learn about the Obon Festival in Japan, the Noto Flower Festival in Italy, the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta in New Mexico, and the Tsechus Festival...Article LinkSupport the show

The Henrico 4-H Youth Development program is offering a STEM challenge workshop for youngsters that will focus on renewable energy. The Power Protectors workshop will be held on two Saturdays, March 9 and 23, and is designed for students in third through fifth grade. Each session will last from 9 a.m. to noon, and will take place at Children of God Victory Tabernacle, located at 1146 Wilkinson Road. The Power Protectors workshop will focus on "saving" Energy Island, a fictional island that is in danger of becoming unplugged unless the Power Protectors can use renewable and sustainable energy to save...Article LinkSupport the show

University of Idaho Extension 4-H Youth Development has received a grant to teach children about agricultural science and technology.

Jeremy Hampton coined the term “pockets of greatness” to describe the amazing stories made possible by University of Idaho Extension 4-H Youth Development.

Our conversation today for Extension Office Friday featured 4-H Extension Agents from three of our surrounding counties discussing the uniqueness of each county's program and the importance of addressing community needs. The group discussed the diverse opportunities available through 4-H and stressed that 4-H is not strictly focused on livestock, but offers a range of activities including leadership, citizenship, community service, food and nutrition, health projects, public speaking, and shooting education. They highlighted the program's adaptability, with options for homeschool clubs and in-school programs. They acknowledged the challenges of reaching all types of families and kids in their respective areas. Carol Nansel is the 4-H Agent for Shenandoah County. She shared that the recent livestock show was very successful, crossing over half a million dollars in sales and donations, the most they've ever had. Carol also explained that while the enrollment period is in October, people can join 4-H at any time of year, although there might be some restrictions in certain counties. She also specified the age range for 4-H, which is from 5 to 19. Learn more about Shenandoah County 4-H by calling their office: 540-459-6140, visiting their website, and by following them on Facebook. Spring Vasey is the 4-H Agent for Frederick County. She gave an overview of the wide range of hands-on learning experiences offered by 4-H, including agriculture, STEM, healthy living, and civic engagement. She emphasized how 4-H allows young people to develop critical life skills, explore their interests, and even fail forward in a safe space. Learn more about Frederick County 4-H by calling their office: 540-665-5699, visiting their website, and by following them on Facebook. Meagan Dyer is the 4-H Agent for Page County. She talked about the accessibility of clubs in her county, emphasizing that children can join clubs that align with their interests, even if they are far from home. She shared that several kids drive across the county for clubs that are more in line with their interests, even though there are clubs closer to their homes. Meagan also boasted of the strong community support for 4-H, with businesses and individuals often willing to contribute their time, expertise, or resources. Learn more about Page County 4-H by calling their office: 540-778-5794, visiting their website, and by following them on Facebook.

October 1-7th is National 4-H week. Henderson, Knox, McDonough, and Warren Counties 4-H Youth Development Educator Shelby Carlson talks about the variety of different programs offered in 4-H.

Taking time to make memories, learn a skill, or join a club or organization is the theme this week. Hear how to push the limits in life. Expand horizons and one can always set goals. Plus even going to toss in the number one tip when it comes to grilling. This is Rebecca Wanner aka 'BEC' and Jeff ‘Tigger' Erhardt with the radio show The Bend Radio Show & Podcast, your news outlet for the latest in the Outdoors & Western Lifestyle! Episode 147 Details Tigger and BEC were able to slip away on a vacation! Yes, get off the ranch. They were Lake Michigan bound on the Wisconsin coastline. While their Tigger was able to for the first time partake in Lake Michigan salmon fishing, something that BEC has enjoyed many times over the years and was happy for Tigger to have the chance to try. Great family fun, he was joined by nephews and learned quickly how fishing with down riggers is a whole new ball game. SPOTLIGHT: 4-H Taylor Downing from Fairfield North Dakota shares how 4-H has been an integral part of her life. During not just elementary and high school, but also thru her college years. She shares how livestock showing taught skills that will continue through life as well as friendships made too. '4-H: Providing Youth Development, Mentorship & Education.' Both BEC & Tigger are advocates of 4-H as both were active in youth. For the third year in a row, the couple emceed and were master of ceremonies for the North Dakota 4-H Public Leaders Livestock Competition this summer. An event that brings well-known public figures from the state to learn from 4-H youth how to show and give reasons in a timed event in which these leaders must use the skills learned and compete in an actual “Showmanship Event”. 4-H is for all demographics and is an organization that strives to bring together youth from agriculture backgrounds to the city or suburbs, to unite in a positive, learning atmosphere that will provide lifelong skills and build friendships. https://4-h.org/ This year both Jeff 'Tigger' Erhardt and Rebecca 'BEC' Wanner were recognized and given an award by North Dakota State University, President David Cook, for their ongoing support of 4-H and youth development during the North Dakota State Fair. They were humbled, and speechless as well as a tear was shed by BEC. Both have a passion for our youth and agriculture; and strive to lead by examples of how we can impact anyone at any age. Thank You NDSU, NDSU Extension and 4-H for this acknowledgement. PUSHING THE LIMITS FEATURE: LeighAnn Skurupey This woman shares how she continues to push the limits. Her backstory includes how early in life she was diagnosed with a heart condition did not keep her throughout life from becoming an adventurist. LeighAnn is an example of how no matter the challenge, we have the strength internally to overcome fears and look them in the eye. In this episode, LeighAnn shares learning how she learned to swim later in life. This now has led her to have eyes set on hopes to compete in Iron Man competitions to eventually qualify for the Boston Marathon in the future. LeighAnn Skurupey is a highly educated individual, she has a Ph.D. in Animal Science and works with North Dakota State University in 4-H Youth Development. A frequent to the show, as this woman empowers men, women, and youth to never stop, you can achieve your goals! DID YOU KNOW TRIVIA White-faced capuchin monkeys greet each other by sticking their fingers up each other's noses. (How can you not laugh at that fact!) Gummy bears were originally called “dancing” bears. The hagfish is the only animal that has a SKULL but no SPINE. People weigh less if they stand at the equator than if they stand at the North or South poles. COOKING GRILLING TIP BEC's best tip of the week for conquering the GRILL when it comes to meats and vegetables is to make sure, "The Grill Is HOT!" Once the food is tossed on the grill, turn down the temp, but to ensure you get that great 'sear' on the beef or chicken to even the vegetables... Always have a HOT Grill to get started. FIELD REPORTS & COMMENTS Call or Text your questions, or comments to 305-900-BEND or 305-900-2363 Or email BendRadioShow@gmail.com FOLLOW Facebook/Instagram: @thebendshow SUBSCRIBE to The Bend YouTube Channel. Website: TheBendShow.com https://thebendshow.com/ #catchBECifyoucan #tiggerandbec #outdoors #travel #cowboys The Outdoors, Rural America, And Wildlife Conservation are Center-Stage. AND how is that? Because Tigger & BEC… Live This Lifestyle. Learn more about Jeff ‘Tigger' Erhardt & Rebecca Wanner aka BEC here: TiggerandBEC.com https://tiggerandbec.com/ WESTERN LIFESTYLE & THE OUTDOORS Tigger & BEC are News Broadcasters that represent the Working Ranch world, Rodeo, and the Western Way of Life as well as advocate for the Outdoors and Wildlife Conservation. Outdoorsmen themselves, this duo strives to provide the hunter, adventurer, cowboy, cowgirl, rancher and/or successful farmer, and anyone interested in agriculture with the knowledge, education, and tools needed to bring high-quality beef and the wild game harvested to your table for dinner. They understand the importance in sharing meals with family, cooking the fruits of our labor and fish from our adventures, and learning to understand the importance of making memories in the outdoors. Appreciate God's Country. United together, this duo offers a glimpse into and speaks about what life truly is like at the end of dirt roads and off the beaten path. Tigger & BEC look forward to hearing from you, answering your questions and sharing in the journey of making your life a success story. Adventure Awaits Around The Bend. REFERENCES https://dnr.wisconsin.gov/topic/Fishing/questions/lakemichtroutsalmon.html https://www.ndsu.edu/ https://www.ndsu.edu/agriculture/extension/extension-topics/north-dakota-4-h-youth-development https://www.nationalgeographic.com/animals/article/monkeys-perform-strange-rituals-to-test-friends https://ndstatefair.com/  

Shelby Carlson talks about the 4-H projects and Hall of Fame inductee for Henderson County.

On the Hoosier Ag This Week Podcast: We have full coverage of Opening Day of the 2023 Indiana State Fair! Eric Pfeiffer chats with Dr. Casey Mull—Purdue Extension Assistant Director and Program Leader for 4-H Youth Development—about the role that Indiana 4-H serves in developing skills for its young members. Andy Eubank also speaks with Britney Stroud of Wabash County—Overall Winner of the HAT Farm Hoop Photo Contest. Sabrina Halvorson also reports on Indiana Congresswoman Victoria Spartz's recent criticism of the Checkoff Programs—and you'll hear what the leaders of two Indiana Checkoff Programs are saying in response. Plus, Brian Basting with Advance Trading reviews the volatility this past weeks for the grain markets. All of that and more as part of the Hoosier Ag This Week Podcast!

Henrico 4-H Youth Development, in partnership with STEM Z, will offer a workshop Tuesday, Aug. 15 and Wednesday, Aug. 16 to help youth learn the importance of water filtration systems and their effect on the environment. The Project H2O Heroes workshop is for rising third, fourth and fifth graders who will make their own water filters and test for effectiveness. The interactive workshop will reinforce the STEM areas of study – science, technology, engineering and mathematics. Each session will be held from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the Deep Run Recreation Center, 9900 Ridgefield Parkway. The cost to participate...Article LinkSupport the show

Welcome to season two of the 4-H Conversations and Coffee podcast!! Today I'm sitting down with Andrea Rice, the Marketing Strategy Specialist for the Penn State College of Agriculture, who works exclusively with the Penn State Extension 4-H Program. We discuss Starbucks Coffee visits during the pandemic, the importance of website design and functionality, lead generation concepts, and A/B testing (split testing) strategies in marketing. Each topic, except Starbucks, applies premier marketing concepts to the 4-H Youth Development world. What marketing strategies are you using to gain new members, volunteers, and supporters for the 4-H program? Grab your favorite beverage of choice, and let's have a conversation.

The new 4-H center for West Tennessee - Lone Oaks Farm in Hardeman County - now includes a stream mitigation project where a straight ditch is now a man-made, curving stream. It's better for the environment and 4-Hers can also learn the science of stream mitigation.

Henrico 4-H Youth Development will offer a half-day STEM Challenge workshop on two Saturdays (May 6 and 20) to give youth an opportunity to have fun while learning about exploring the oceans with robots. The "Explorers of the Deep" workshop is designed by Rutgers University for youth ages 9 to 13 as of Sept. 30. Each session will be held from 9 a.m. to noon at Children of God Victory Tabernacle, 1146 Wilkinson Road, and include three activities to strengthen observational and critical thinking skills while exploring how the ocean and humans are interconnected. The cost to participate is ,...Article LinkSupport the show

Threads Consignment will hold a Ladies and Home Goods Consignment Sale from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. March 24-26 in the former JCPenney's at Regency Mall. Items for sale include women's clothing (business, casual, athletic and formal wear), wedding dresses, jewelry, handbags, shoes, and small home furnishings including side tables, chairs, lamps, rugs, mirrors, art, housewares, decor and more. Specially marked tags will be discounted 25% on March 25 and 50% on March 26. For details, visit threadsevents.com. *** Henrico 4-H Youth Development will hold a free community celebration of agriculture with the 2nd Annual Farm Graze event on Saturday, March...Article LinkSupport the show

The Henrico County office of Virginia Cooperative Extension is selling a variety of berry plants as well as asparagus plants and large bag clips to support local 4-H Youth Development programs. Blackberry and raspberry plants are apiece. Bundles of 25 strawberry plants are . Bundles of 10 asparagus plants are . Potted blueberry plants are . Handy Camel Giant Bag Clips, which can be used for bags up to 50 pounds, are . Orders can be completed online or by printing and mailing a form. For more information, call (804) 501-5160 or go to henrico.us/extension. Orders received with payment...Article LinkSupport the show

4-H Inclusion is an important concept for all youth programs, including 4-H Youth Development. We strive to include young people from all backgrounds, interests, and ability levels in programming that we offer. This Clover Call Podcast shares tips and suggestions to help volunteers and staff reach out to all children in the program to help them have a positive, educational opportunity. 4-H Educators Liz Beiersdorfer (Dearborn County), Kati Sweet (Hendricks County), and Adam Tyler (Fountain County) relate experiences they have had with including youth from all backgrounds and providing them with exceptional experiences. Chapters: 0:00-2:00 – Introduction 2:00-4:34 – What is inclusion and why do we need it? 4:34-8:37 – Hendricks County 4-H efforts to work with youth with disabilities 8:37-12:05 – Fountain County 4-H efforts to work with youth with disabilities 12:05-15:44 – Assistance available to help make accommodations for youth, including Inclusive 4-H resources on 4-H Website 15:54-21:00 – Hendricks County Disability and Inclusion Day at the Fair 21:00-25:00 – Fountain County accommodations for youth with cognitive limitations showing swine 25:00-27:43 – Liz's experiences with students with a variety of limitations and conclusion Additional information about Indiana 4-H Youth Development is available at: https://extension.purdue.edu/4-H/. Inclusive 4-H resources are available on the Indiana 4-H Website at: https://extension.purdue.edu/4-H/volunteer/resources-and-development/inclusive-4-h.html

In this episode of the 4-H Clover Call, three recipients of the 2022 Indiana 4-H Volunteer Awards of Excellence share their experiences of receiving their recognition at the Indiana 4-H Leadership Summit and the work that went into each of their awards. Jennifer Abrell, 4-H Educator in Owen County interviews each of these individuals: Rhonda Sanders, Martin County, Excellence in Youth and Adult Partnerships, Team Sawyer Scheid, Monroe County, Excellence in 4-H Science Programming, Youth Brandi Staggs, Owen County, Excellence in 4-H Club Programming, Adult Nominations for the 2023 Indiana 4-H Volunteer Awards of Excellence are open now through August 15, 2023. Nomination forms and additional information is available on the Volunteer Tab of the State 4-H Website, under the Volunteer Recognition heading, at: https://extension.purdue.edu/4-H/volunteer/recognition/index.html. Additional information about Indiana 4-H Youth Development is available at: https://extension.purdue.edu/4-H/. Chapters: 0:00-2:22 Introduction of the podcast guests 2:22-4:02 Experience at the Indiana 4-H Leadership Summit 4:02-5:41 Sawyer's award description 5:41-6:57 Rhonda's award description 6:57-8:42 Brandi's award description 8:42-11:48 Advice for applying for award nominations 11:48-14:45 Plans for the 2023 program year 14:45-17:10 Recognition of other 2022 award winners 17:10-18:21 Encouragement to apply for awards and conclusion

On this episode of the Post Podcast, Cottonwood Extension District agent Monique Koerner introduces 4-H Youth Development agent Tamara Robertson.

Elaine Brovont, Clinton County 4-H Lama Club Leader, shares the experiences she has had over the years working with the youth in the 4-H Lama project. She talks with Caren Crum, 4-H Extension Educator in Clinton County, to help us all learn more about Lamas in 4-H! Additional information about Indiana 4-H Youth Development is available at: https://extension.purdue.edu/4-H/. Additional information about the Llama and Alpaca project is found at: https://extension.purdue.edu/4-H/projects/4-h-project-llama-and-alpaca.html Additional information about the Indiana Lama Registry website is: https://secure.lamaregistry.com/ Chapters: 0:00-4:22 Introduction and explanation of starting a Lama Club 4:22-10:38 Description of what happens during club meetings and activities 10:38-14:15 Other educational opportunities available through this project 14:15-21:00 Suggestions for showing lamas, including the training show in Clinton County 21:00-23:49 4-H Lama curriculum 23:49-29:19 State Fair competition 29:19-31:12 Conclusion

Amanda Deutsch and Kylie Bedel, are each Indiana 4-H Alumnae from the Vanderburgh County 4-H Program in Indiana. Amanda and Kylie talk about their participation in Indiana 4-H, 4-H Scholarships they have earned, 4-H Ambassadors, State 4-H Junior Leader Conference and Council, and Collegiate 4-H. They conclude the conversation by sharing the impact that 4-H has had on their lives to date and how it will help them in the future. Additional information about Indiana 4-H Youth Development is available at: https://extension.purdue.edu/4-H/. Information about 4-H Scholarships is located at: https://extension.purdue.edu/4-H/get-involved/scholarships.html. Information about State 4-H Junior Leader Conference is found at: https://extension.purdue.edu/4-H/get-involved/state-programs/junior-leader-conference.html Purdue Collegiate 4-H information is located at: https://extension.purdue.edu/4-H/get-involved/collegiate-4-h.html Chapters: 0:00-3:00 Introduction of Amanda and Kylie, highlighting their 4-H participation 3:00-8:18 Description of the 4-H Scholarships they have earned, along with the process completed to apply. 8:19-10:39 Kylie shares about the Indiana 4-H Ambassador program 10:39-14:46 Amanda and Kylie talk about their experiences with State 4-H Junior Leader Conference and serving on the State 4-H Junior Leader Council 14:46-17:56 Opportunities available through Collegiate 4-H 17:56-22:23 Kylie and Amanda share the impact that 4-H has had on their lives 22:23-23:15 Conclusion

Kathleen Bohde, Hamilton County 4-H Extension Educator, and Steve McKinley, 4-H Extension Specialist, talk about their participation at the recently completed National Association of Extension 4-H Youth Development Professionals (NAE4-HYDP) Conference. Kathleen and Steve reflect on the benefits of the professional association, networking and professional development opportunities, awards, and benefits to the Indiana 4-H program. Additional information about Purdue Extension is available at: https://extension.purdue.edu/index.html. More information about Indiana 4-H Youth Development is found at: https://extension.purdue.edu/4-H/.

Carlson previews National 4-H week on the WRAM Morning show, plus discusses ongoing items with the University of Illinois Extension.

Tune in to this month's Chew the Cud Series as John Houston, Director of Business Services for ProTrition Feed, hosts Dr. Dwight Loveday, retired Associate Professor for 4-H Youth Development and Food Science and Technology at the University of Tennessee. Listen in Dr. Loveday sheds light on carcass quality traits you want to find in your herd.

4-H Educator, Adam Tyler, returns for this episode to talk with Area Extension Director, Julie Gray. Julie serves the counties including and surrounding Indianapolis. Julie shares with Adam her background in Extension, her favorite aspects of her current position, and exciting 4-H programs that are happening in Central Indiana. Julie talks about the future of 4-H and how it can continue to provide life skill experiences to prepare youth to be successful leaders in their community. Additional information about Purdue Extension is available at: https://extension.purdue.edu/index.html. More information about Indiana 4-H Youth Development is found at: https://extension.purdue.edu/4-H/.

4-H Fairs are typically recognized as the culminating event of the 4-H program year. Lots of excitement is generated during the 4-H Fairs as the youth display the products that they have worked so hard on during the year. Exhibits are one part of the 4-H Program and help to complete the learning cycle within 4-H. Dr. Casey Mull, State 4-H Program Leader, talks with 4-H Educators Dena Held and JP Pietrowski in this podcast to discuss the uniqueness of the 4-H Program and the role that fairs and exhibitions play in helping the youth participants to learn valuable life lessons. Additional information about Purdue Extension is available at: https://extension.purdue.edu/index.html. More information about Indiana 4-H Youth Development is found at: https://extension.purdue.edu/4-H/. Chapters: Introduction (0:00-3:03) Uniqueness of 4-H as a positive youth development program (3:03-4:51) How fun fits into the 4-H program (4:51-5:47) How fairs/exhibitions fit into the learning cycle (5:47-7:44) Learning that occurs from not achieving a top award (7:44-15:45) Description of sweepstakes awards in 4-H (15:45-18:56) Advice to families considering participation in the 4-H Youth Development Program (18:56-24:30) Closing remarks and the 4-H Thriving Model (24:30-28:04)

On this episode of the Post Podcast, Cottonwood Extension District agent Stacy Campbell shares updates from the district.    Transcript: EDITORS NOTE: Transcripts are provided by an automated service and are not verified for accuracy.   James Bell  We plot test results from the Cottonwood Extension District have been released agent Stacy Campbell stops by to share with us the details on this episode of the Post Podcast.   Stacy Campbell  Monique Koerner just started yesterday as our new family community wellness agent here in haste. And she just started yesterday. So yeah, you know, you want to invite people to swing in and meet her or give her a call. But yeah, Monique Kerner is our new family community wellness agents that started just yesterday here in the Hayes office for the cottonwood district. And then there's, you know, a search on for two more agents for four H Youth Development agent and horticulture agents. So stay tuned.   James Bell  Very cool. Very cool. Yeah. When she gets settled in you tell her to swing on by. Okay. We'll do Yeah, we could still hit it. Oh, good. Great, great. We get some important things we're gonna talk about today. You, we just had the harvest got over. And then the fair, you had some results from the wheat, right?   Stacy Campbell  Yeah, yeah, we cut our you know, little little, I can say little, our wheat demonstration test plot that was south and west of town. And we've got those results up on our website. So if you just go to triple w.cottonwood.ksu.edu, click onto the crops and livestock tab, there's kind of some tabs over to the left, if you click onto that. And then under hot topics, I believe is where that's at. And that's a lot to remember. So one of the things I just kind of tell people anymore, if I'm if you just type in Cottonwood extension, and put comma KSU should be able to get our website to pull up and then just click on to the crops and livestock section. And you'll see should see the local wheat demonstration plot results there and also have some other decision aid tools there. There's a publication that extension, you know, updates annually, puts quite a bit of time and effort into it. Called they renamed it now. But in the past, it's been called the wheat variety, disease and insect publication and I forget what they renamed it. But that's that's useful to look at different ratings of wheat varieties for disease resistance, insect resistance. So that's always been updated, it's on there on the website as well. And then one other kind of cool tool that is out there that actually Colorado State University has, and I've got the link to it under the hot topics on the website is a decision tool to where you can do head to head comparisons of two different varieties of wheat. You can look at different locations. And and they basically have compiled all of the different Experiment Station results of wheat variety plots in the Great Plains that includes Kansas, Oklahoma, Texas, Nebraska, Colorado, they've got all that data in there. And then they've got just a real simple decision tool, or like I say, you can do a head to head comparison of two different varieties and see which one, you know and it'll say, like variety X, you know, out yield a variety Why 55% of the time in 12 different trials. So it's a pretty cool little tool put out by Colorado State University. And the link is on the website there to look at that. And then you know, of course, we're We're hot and we're dry. We're probably in a drought. So was talking to our veterinarian, one of our veterinarians last week at the fair and he said yeah, cool cows are coming into the sale barn. So you know, guys are getting rid of some some cows, probably going to be some early weaning. And then I would encourage guys to also do preg checking, you know, early when they take them off of pasture here in the fall and get rid of those opens. And then one other thing just to throw out there. If they when they do cut their hay and I know the hay is not growing a lot because of the drought, but if they do swath and put it down, the tendency is to put that cutting bar pretty low two inches off the ground give or take a little bit, or nitrates accumulate in that lower stem of the plant. Because of stress and drought stress is often how we get nitrates. So if you can raise that cutter cutting bar up from say two inches to six inches that can really help Keith harmony, the range scientist at the experiment station one year and drop in a dry year went out there and did some hand clipping of you know, sorghum Sudan and and He clipped at two inches versus six inches. And I believe I'm just kind of going from memory that there was almost a 50% reduction in nitrates from two to six inches cutting height. So that's that's an impact. It's pretty significant. So and you know, this year, I think he's going to be short. So every bits going to count. So I know your tendency is to lower that to keep that cutting bar low. You're gonna pick up probably not pick up that much more tonnage, if you raise it up, you know, two to four inches and could sure reduce the amount of nitrates significantly.   James Bell  You know, and for us lay people that are out in the fields. Like what what benefit does that give you know long term I know we hear about nitrates quite a bit especially in water supplies and then right your drainage ponds, things like that.   Stacy Campbell  So high nitrates and forages can can actually kill lactating cattle. So it just just causes kind of a, it basically, gosh, hadn't thought about this for a while, but it kind of reduces the amount of of oxygen in the blood. So it can kill your lactating cows, if it doesn't kill them, sometimes it'll cause them to abort. So just trying to reduce those nitrates in our, in our feed is is very important. And like I say, nitrates accumulate in the lower part in the stem of plants, when there's a stress and oftentimes in our part of the world, it's because of drought stress, they're just the plants just really kind of shutting down if you will, and it's not really metabolized and what nitrates and has an in pushing them up for growth because there's not enough moisture there. It's hot, it's dry, they're just trying to survive. So they just kind of in a matter of speaking almost, you know, kind of kick into a hibernation mode if you will, and they're just not metabolizing those nitrates and utilizing them and so they're accumulating in that lower stem. So anything we can do to raise that cutting height on those drought stress plants can help reduce those those nitrates, you know, and, and cause cause fewer headaches down the road. I mean, you know, you lose a cow or two because of that that can pretty much you know, definitely dips into the profit or maybe wipes out any potential profit there was for the year. Thanks. Yeah, yeah, so and then one other little kicker our always mentioned soil sampling, you know, before you plant your next wheat crop, it'd be beneficial to go out and take a soil sample we sampled where we're going to put our wheat plant back in again this year and need quite a bit of nitrogen you know, we've we were able to fortunately have some good yields this year again. And so wheat definitely uses nitrogen. It's a it's a user a consumer of nitrogen. So if you've had some good yields, probably be beneficial to go out there and take two foot if you can get down there, profile soil sample for your nitrogen and see how much you're gonna need for the next for the next crop, whether it be wheat or grain sorghum, if it's grain sorghum, you can wait till you know next spring to sample for that. I guess that's the other thing is whatever its buys to sample kind of consistently at the same time of year. So for wheat, you know, you may be tight pulling samples in August 1 part of September, and then for your summer crops, maybe sample those in the in the spring. You kind of do that consistently. When you do take samples, you know the same time of year for those particular props. It's advisable

Purdue Extension Area Directors provide assistance to Purdue Extension Educators in all program areas. They support the hiring process for County Extension Teams. Adam Tyler, Extension Educator from Fountain County, interviews 3 of the Area Directors, Denise, Kelly, and Molly, about their roles as Area Directors and also about the 4-H programs now and in the future in their geographic areas. Additional information about Purdue Extension is available at: https://extension.purdue.edu/index.html. More information about Indiana 4-H Youth Development is found at: https://extension.purdue.edu/4-H/. Chapters: Denise Schroeder, Area 9 Director (0:00-6:12) Kelly Heckaman, Area 11 Director (6:13-15:27) Molly Hunt, Area 7 Director (15:27-26:00)

Purdue University 4-H Extension Educators have a variety of roles and responsibilities in their respective counties. During this episode of the Indiana 4-H Clover Call, 4-H Educators located in central Indiana join us to talk about their experiences. Kathleen and Ashley host a conversation also including Heather, Amber, Kati, and Rachael. A wide variety of experiences and backgrounds are represented by these Educators. They share their passion for implementing programs that have a positive impact on youth across their counties and around the state! To learn more about careers in Purdue Extension and Indiana 4-H Youth Development, please visit https://extension.purdue.edu/careers/index.html. To learn more about Indiana 4-H Youth Development, please visit https://extension.purdue.edu/4-H/. Chapters Introductions and summary of 4-H Educator backgrounds (0:00-9:20) Description of 4-H Educator role to those exploring future careers (9:20-16:00) Description of a 4-H Educator's calendar year (16:00-21:50) Mythbusters about 4-H Educator roles (21:50-29:00) What brings you joy as a 4-H Educator? (29:00-35:40) Closing thoughts (35:40-38:15)

Carlson talks all things 4-H as they head into a busy summer season, including upcoming barbeques at the Henderson County Fairgrounds on Saturday, June 4th and one at the Warren-Henderson Farm Bureau on Tuesday, June 7th.

As Ford works to complete their new Blue Oval City facility in West Tennessee, they're already investing in the community. They announced they're investing more than 16 million dollars to restore stream waters flowing through the University of Tennessee's Lone Oaks Farm, and fund STEM education and 4-H Youth Development programs on the property. The post Ford Investing $16.5 Million In Ag Education appeared first on Tennessee Farm Bureau.

Cindy Hoye, Executive Director of the Indiana State Fair, joins us for the July 2021 Indiana 4-H Clover Call. Cindy is a longtime supporter of the Indiana 4-H Youth Development program and has extensive experience working with the Indiana State Fair. Cindy shares information about the year-round operation of the Indiana State Fairgrounds and Event Center and highlights some of the exciting opportunities that will be available at the 2021 Indiana State Fair! To learn more about the Indiana State Fairgrounds and the Indiana State Fair, please visit: Indiana State Fairgrounds & Event Center website: https://www.indianastatefair.com/ Indiana State Fair: https://www.indianastatefair.com/p/state-fair

Sue Milender, NDSU Extension agent in Barnes County, talks with North Dakota 4-H volunteer development specialist Rachelle Vettern about what volunteers and volunteerism look like in the 21st century.TranscriptSue Milender: Welcome to Thriving on the Prairie, a podcast exploring issues concerning families and communities that inspires North Dakota movers and shakers and community makers to engage in lifelong learning. I'm Sue Milender. I'm Barnes county extension agent. And today I'm honored to introduce you to Rachelle Vettern who is a professor and the leadership and volunteer development specialist for North Dakota State University. In her extension role, she conducts research and provides education for both youth and adults in the areas of leadership, ethics, generations, youth development and volunteer development. You know, she works in both the NDSU Extension Center for 4-H Youth Development as well as family and community wellness. In her faculty role she teaches online classes for Great Plains IDEA I-D-E-A youth development master's program. You are busy Rachelle. She has her B.A. in psychology and an M.S. in counseling and human resource resource development sorry, from South Dakota State University and her PhD is in counselor education and supervision from NDSU. And she lives in Hawley with their 17 year old son and 13 year old daughter, Emily, like I said, we're sure you are really busy.Rachelle Vettern: Well, thank you, I appreciate you reading all of that I didn't know how much I should share with you. So thanks. Um, yeah, it's fun to talk to you on this Finally, Sunny spring day with all sorts of exciting things happening, our 4-H club meetings are starting or groups are starting to meet face to face and spring sports is happening. So it's great to have a chance to chat.Sue: I know and you know, 4-H season is gearing up. And I as a 4-H coordinator in Barnes County, I'm calling all sorts of volunteers to the task of judging and looking at different projects. And so I've been doing some reading on volunteerism and I what I've noticed, Rachelle, is that it has really changed. So the book that I've been reading is called, The New Breed: Understanding and Equipping the 21st Century Volunteer, by Jonathan and Thomas McKee. And what what captured my attention was the 21st century volunteer not, you know, I'll be the very first to admit I'm old. And when I think of volunteering, I think of gosh, I've got to commit my firstborn when I volunteer, because I'm there for life. And I actually took a step back, and I was calling all these volunteers. And Rachelle, I was getting so frustrated, because I was like, Oh, these aren't the same kind of volunteers and, and attitudes that I had back in the day, or that my mom demonstrated for me back in the day. And so I thought, well, where are these passionate volunteers? And then of course, as we all do, I went into this defense mode. And I said, well, it's not my fault. Everyone is so busy and sports consume people. And, gosh, there isn't time to turn around, let volunteer. But then I started reading this book. And Rachelle, I realized, gosh, it is my fault that I am not reaching these volunteers because times have changed. And the way people want to volunteer has evolved in this 21st century. So I'm not alone in this. I know that there are lots of people who are trying to gather volunteers, churches and civic organizations and schools. And that's why I thought it's so important for us to understand what the 21st century volunteer looks like. And so that's why I'm interested in talking to you and finding out how you can, you know, steer us in the right direction so that we can gather all these wonderful people.Rachelle: I am excited to talk with you about this too, because it is such an important subject. And I don't want to say gone is that are the days of that 30 year volunteer, but it it volunteering does look different for just the reasons that you talked about. We are looking because of the different opportunities that we all have as far as getting engaged in our communities. Volunteers want to try on different things. And so we have to offer things in a different way. Much like what the book that you read talked about. So I would love to get into some of those details related to how that kind of looks. But I know I think you have some more questions for me.Sue: I do. So what I'm thinking is that I need to learn about maybe how to empower volunteers to serve in ways that meet their needs as well as my needs and I have to pay attention to the needs that they have and what they want to get out of volunteering.Rachelle: Well, so I think really thinking through the kind of volunteer that you're looking for, and what your needs are for your organization, whether for us, it's extension, but if as you look in communities, like you mentioned, faith communities and other places that use volunteers, what are really those volunteers that you are looking for? And then what kind of qualifications Do they have, because you have have to have really a good idea, a clear idea of what you're asking before for before you ask those volunteers, because in this day, and age, volunteers want to know what they're committing to, they want a role description or position description that tells them, okay, this is what they're asking of me. And this is the time commitment they're looking for. Again, maybe it's that I'm going to volunteer once a month for three hours a month, or maybe it's going to take some more prep time. But they do want those specifics. And then they a lot of times, they really want to be recruited for their expertise. So if you have someone that you know, is excellent, as we talked about, in managing social media, maybe you've just you follow them. And you've realized that they really great at getting messages out. And you know that an event that you're having, or having coming up, maybe it is something related to a church function or an extension function, you say to that individual, you know, I know you're busy, but your skills I have noticed in social media are amazing. Would you be willing to contribute to this community function that we have coming up, and helping manage the social media. So it'll be for the three months coming up to that event. And then it'll be done, you know, or maybe some posts afterwards. So it isn't like this, I'm asking you, and it's gonna be 10 years, you're gonna have to help me out with this. That makes sense?Sue: It does make sense. I really like the idea of having not only that designated timeframe, but also what the roles and responsibilities of that position are. Because sometimes, my guess is that, at least, when I volunteered, I didn't really know what my role was. And sometimes I felt like I was doing some sort of, well, role creep or mission creep, where I would, I didn't want to step on anyone else's toes. And then I also didn't always understand my terms, like, okay, I am, I'm on for this particular role, and it will be three months. And I think people are so busy now with all their kids' activities, and, and, you know, wanting to travel, if you're older than you really don't want to be kind of stuck forever, and then feel like you can't get out. So that would really help. And I love your language about noticing what they're good at, and then plugging them into something that they're feeling comfortable with?Rachelle: Well, that's really what I know, specifically, our baby boomer volunteers out there, because of the travel probably being retired wanting to spend time with their grandchildren, a great way to recruit them is to say, you know, I realized you're really good at photography, or maybe at financial management, would you be willing to come in and talk to our group about how we really keep the treasurers books in a good way for our nonprofit? Would you be willing to come in and share like, on one Saturday, do a photography workshop for us? So, it isn't that it's that long term commitment, but you can they get a taste of it. And then if they like it, they may come back for more. The other thing I wanted to mention too, is when you're you're recruiting, you really do want them to feel like they're going to make a difference. Because no matter what generation of volunteer, you're you're talking about, they want to know that their volunteering is going to make an impact and make a difference in your organization and or your community. And the importance with all of that is after they volunteer, you need to come back and share that impact with them. So, because of you, here's what we saved as far as maybe the value of volunteer time and the dollars that you saved as an organization. Or look at this because of your volunteering. We now have this amazing structure at this community park or we've been able to expand our library or you know, just to give them those that they've made that impact in their communities.Sue: You've given us a really good kind of overview of how to approach a volunteer. The book talks a little bit about dating. He says you could look at recruiting volunteers in terms of dating, can you tell me a little bit about what he meant by that?Rachelle: Well, that ties into really knowing kind of, first of all, what you're looking for, for your organization for you know that your volunteer needs, and then targeting those individuals you think that would meet those needs, but you don't just walk up and do that kind of cold ask. You need to do the dating, like you talked about. So maybe you invite them out to coffee, and have a conversation to find out about their interests, what they're passionate about, perhaps like what their schedule kind of looks like so that you know that they get to know you and trust you, that they kind of maybe and you get a chance to share what your organization does, and how you're looking for some people to make an impact in that. But you kind of want them to feel comfortable with you, before you make that ask and that you hear about them. So that eventually, you know, what would be the right ask in order to get them to volunteer and get them right in the in the right position in your organization as a volunteer.Sue: You know, I thought it was interesting, because if I ask and they say no, I really don't want to ask them again. But I think I should, shouldn't I? And how do I do that?Rachelle: So that's exactly the book talks about just then No, just probably at some times means not yet. So coming back, maybe letting them think about it, maybe it letting them take that position description for that, eventually, on one of your maybe your second meeting with them, you bring along kind of what you were thinking they'd be a good fit with. And just say, I'd like you to think about this if maybe you're too busy right now. But maybe in two or three months or a year from now you'd consider helping us out with this. Maybe the event we're hosting you have a conflict this year, but are you willing to come in next year and help us out? So that it isn't that no forever. Just maybe no, not right now.Sue: Yeah, I just don't want them to meet them walking down the street, you know, and then they're see me and they're like, oh, gosh, and turn around and walk the other way. I don't want that. I don't want to scare away finding volunteers. Um, I know that he talked about Seven Deadly Sins of recruiting volunteers, can you touch on a couple that really resonate with you? Rachelle: Well, one of the things we always say is that well, like you were discussing, those personal asks really are the way that you recruit volunteers, that dating piece, just sending out a broad post, maybe in the newspaper or on your social media, or just in general an email to like a whole group of people saying we need volunteers is really not going to get at the volunteers that you want. People have a tendency just to gloss over those things, and not really and say, oh, they'll find somebody else that fits the bill. But if you make that targeted ask when you said if they run in the other direction, you know how many times when someone's asked you to volunteer, aren't you honored? And if they give you the specifics, you know, if they say, Sue, I really want you to volunteer for our organization, because you bring, bring these wonderful, creative ideas and your excellent organizational skills, you have wonderful connections in the community, you would be the perfect fit for us. How many times have you said, Oh, my gosh, yuck, I'm, that's terrible that they said all those great things about me, I don't ever want to talk to him again. Would you ever say that?Sue: No, I actually, you're right, it would be very honored. If I were targeted, based on my skills and expertise and what I could bring to the program, you're right, I wouldn't run away, I'd probably run toward that person.Rachelle: Right. So. So again, one of the deadly sins is just that blanket recruitment. And then for you, too, you might end up with people walking through your door that don't fit your needs. And then the worst thing you can do, I always say if you don't use your volunteers, you lose your volunteers. So that would mean, you know, you're losing that person that's coming through the door. That's saw the ad but really don't have anything for them to do right now. You know, because maybe, in our program, we're not covering that subject that they're good at or something. So that's one of them. And then we talked about the recruit only one of the deadly sins is only volunteers who can make long term commitments. I know just personally for me, with the volunteer roles I'm in, I want to know kind of what the timeline of them is. And then I also want to know, a lot of times for me, it's a relief to know that there are a couple other volunteers that will be there to co-volunteer with me. So when I've done snacks at church for our youth programs, or whatever, I've had two other co-volunteers that are there to kind of help manage the load or in our 4-H club that I volunteer in, there's two other volunteers that are 4-H volunteers with me. So, it's kind of a balance. And if one time I can't make it to a meeting or an event, there's two other ones to back me up. So again, those shorter-term commitments with maybe some help. There's lots of other ones. Again, I can't think we talked about one of them says re-recruit, and just basically anyone and I think you've heard me talk about again, that targeted recruitment is is really important.Sue: So, you know, you're talking about targeted recruitment, and I'm thinking about generations. So, I'm thinking about my parents who might be in their 80s, who could bring some wonderful skills to the table. But also, I live in Barnes county with Valley City State University, and we've got some young whippersnappers. So how does generations play into volunteering?Rachelle: Well, you are right that that your opportunities there are endless. As far as giving those generation Z's at Valley City State those that was generations now that are in high school, or middle school, high school and on to college, even a chance to really gather some experience or gain some experience for volunteering for you. Gen Z has some different desires related to volunteer experience, while they want to be engaged in schools and communities and all of that, they really do want their experience to look a little different than perhaps like you said, your parents' generation, they look to communities that offer opportunities to really tackle some of the social problems we have, or societal problems, they want to make that large difference and make a change. But the cool thing about them is, like we talked about, I really, they want to not only just work at the soup kitchen, or collect food for the food pantry, they want to get to the root of the issue and tackle food insecurity, they want to figure out what they can do to address those needs behind it are there is there legislation that they need to work on, are there certain things they can do with technology and food production, to make it that they're addressing that, behind the scenes, the bigger picture, rather than just a band aid approach. They, they, they don't want that they want to do more than that my, my son says I want to build a business someday. So mom, people are paid well enough that they don't need that extra support, they need to actually they want they're going to be successful in their communities, without needing you know, being hungry. So it's those, they are looking at a different way of doing things.Sue: You know, I think that pretty much nails it. Because when we're looking at volunteerism, it's not just that you can put a certain volunteer into a certain role in I mean, you've got volunteers with tons of different passions and coming from a lot of different generations. And our role in finding volunteers, like you had said is finding their niche, and then asking them personally, to help you with the impact and solve either this problem, or to help you out with this. And I would think that would be almost a self-esteem booster on the volunteer side, community help for for everybody within that, you know, the area and then also as a volunteer recruiter, gosh, that's that would be a great way to build your slate of volunteers. So, I've got a ton more questions. And I've absolutely pummeled you with questions, you're just a wealth of information, so much fun to visit with. And I would love to continue our conversation and dive deeper into how to empower the volunteers once you have them. And then how to retain them. Because let's say you have them for that three months, short times span, how can you get them to come back for that three months for another three months? You know, or how do you get that second date, as we say?So thank you so much for coming out and visiting us visiting with us about volunteerism, because like I said, it's, it's a problem trying to, you know, we need volunteers for so many things. And if we, as the volunteer coordinators can really help them help volunteer future volunteers to fill their needs, as well as filling ours. It's a win win. So, thank you so much, Rachelle.Rachelle: Well, yes. And I just want to say thank you, I love him, as you can tell talking about this. And just as we leave want to say that whatever you do, at the end of the day, as someone who works with and manages volunteers, don't forget to say thank you and really recognize them for the work, the amazing work that they're doing, and share that impact about the things because that will keep them coming back. That they know that they've made a difference that they've made a contribution to your organization or community is so important, much more important than any plaque or pen or metal that you could give them saying thank you and telling them how they've made a difference is the most important. So, thanks for inviting me to talk with you today.Sue: Well, I think it's appropriate to say thank you as well for volunteering to come on our podcast this afternoon. Thanks for listening to Thriving on the Prairie to subscribe to this podcast and access a full transcript and resource links from this episode visit www.ag.ndsu.edu/thrivingontheprairie. You can find more resources for families and communities at www.ndsu.edu/extension. This has been a production of NDSU Extension extending knowledge changing lives.

In the January Indiana 4-H Clover Call, we talk with representatives of the Indiana 4-H Foundation, the non-profit organization that raises funds in support of the Indiana 4-H Youth Development program. You'll hear from Dr. Sean Sharma, President of the Indiana 4-H Foundation, and Shelly Bingle, Executive Director of the Indiana 4-H Foundation. Learn more about the 4-H Foundation and how you can help support Indiana 4-H programming.

In this inaugural episode of the Indiana 4-H Clover Call, Dr. Mull shares his personal and professional background; the impact of 4-H to him and Indiana; the importance of 4-H Volunteers to the Indiana 4-H Program; and his vision for Indiana 4-H in the future. Questions for Dr. Mull? Contact him at state4hleader@purdue.edu.

Hands-on youth development programming looks different these days, with more youth, educators, and 4-H volunteers gathering virtually and making full use of digital communication and learning platforms. What hasn’t changed is 4-H's enduring commitment to nurturing the heads, hearts, hands, and health of youth across the New York state. In this episode of “Extension Out Loud,” a podcast by Cornell Cooperative Extension (CCE), Andy Turner, director of New York State 4-H Youth Development, shares how the program’s holistic, positive youth development approach is designed to support and grow the dynamic lives and interests of young people even, and perhaps especially in, times of uncertainty and transition. For more about this episode and a transcript, please visit: https://cals.cornell.edu/news/leading-through-extension-engaging-youth-trying-times

Wendy & Megan are back at it, with a brand new season. Have you ever wondered about why we teach the things the we do, in the way that we teach them? Have you noticed that adults tend to take over 4-H meetings? In this episode, we break down the why behind youth development and why it is important to give this program back to the youth. Connect with us on Social Media! Instagram & Facebook: @the4hlunchtimeladies Email: Megan.parr@ag.tamu.edu & wendy.scott@ag.tamu.edu

Tim Matthews talks with Wright County 4-H Youth Development educator Kelly Strei.

Challenges. New or old. Seasoned or just starting. Every agent, specialist, teacher, etc. faces all kinds of challenges during their career. Learning how to deal with those challenges, overcome them, and grow from them is the key. And that is what we talk about on this episode. Wendy & Megan are joined by long-time County Extension Agent, 4-H Youth Development for Jefferson County, Starla Garlick, to talk about what challenges agents see most often and how to move past those, so that you can still love your job. Wendy's email: wendy.scott@ag.tamu.edu Megan's email: megan.parr@ag.tamu.edu Continue the Conversation on our Social Media Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the4hlunchtimeladies/ Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/4hlunchtimeladies/

It's National 4-H Week.  Bonnie and Doug visit with Sarah McNaughton, NDSU Extension Agent, 4-H Youth Development. .  We learn about the different learning, service, and leadership opportunities available through 4-H. This podcast is brought to you by One Oak Place, a 55 and better living community which is all about resident choice.  (Listen to Bonnie and Doug every Monday through Friday from 5-8 am on the “KFGO Morning Crew” and be part of our morning show by getting involved in our "Question of the Day" or by calling in weather and traffic information. Also make sure you like our KFGO Morning Crew Facebook page). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Shawn Tiede is the 4-H Camp Specialist for New York State 4-H Youth Development. Shawn joined the New York State 4-H staff team in this role in 2009. Prior to this Shawn worked for the Boy Scouts of America. In his current role Shawn supports over 20 day and resident camp programs across the state of New York. Shawn has over 30 years of camping experience as a camper, camp staff, educator, and administrator. Shawn earned his M.S. in Camp Administration and Leadership from Touro University and his B.S. in Management from SUNY Geneseo.Find out more about Shawn and NY State 4-H Camps https://nys4-h.org/nys4hcamps

Extension Agent at The University of Tennessee, Family and Consumer Sciences, and 4-H Youth Development talks about her love for her career, and how she is handling all of her duties during these crazies times! Absolutely phenomenal and passionate lady!!!

Dr. Steve Beck visits with me during the 2019 4-H Agent In-Service about his background in 4-H as well as what he does in the 4-H program. We visit about his role in the NM 4-H Youth Development program and what the benefits of the 4-H program are to the youth and their families in New Mexico. We talk about 4-H Agent In-Service as well as Dr. Beck's goals and vision for the NM 4-H Program. Hooky with Sloane by Bird CreekCreative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported— CC BY 3.0https://creativecommons.org/licenses/...Music provided by FreeMusic109 https://youtube.com/FreeMusic109

When people talk about education, they rarely talk about agricultural education — but there are infinite possibilities for careers that are available to explore in this space! Luckily, we’re joined by two people who are well prepared to guide us through this possibility space: Chris Baker, Executive Director of the Ohio Farm Bureau Foundation, and Marissa Mulligan, Extension Educator with 4-H Youth Development and the Explore Ag Program within Ohio State Extension. To learn more, visit: (http://pastfoundation.org/) Resources: Learn more at (https://www.exploreag.org/) Ohio Farm Bureau Foundation: https://ofbf.org/foundation/ Learning Unboxed is produced in part by Crate Media Recorded by Eric French at (http://wosu.org) in Columbus, Ohio

We were in the studio for a conversation with several of the interns from the extension offices in Warren County, Shenandoah County & Clarke County about their experience so far as an intern, what they've learned and how they hope it will impact their future. We chatted with Dakota Funkhouser, an intern in the Warren County 4-H Youth Development program; Tiffany Heishman, an intern in the Warren County financial management program; Lizzie Funkhouser, an intern in the Shenandoah County 4-H Youth Development program; Justin Petrie, an intern in the Clarke County 4-H Youth Development program; and Bethany Gochenour, a program assistant with the Shenandoah County extension office

Hosted by Jane Wernette, the latest episode of Spotlight features: 1)Naperville Baseball Association, founded in 1955 to provide an outlet for youth baseball teams to play and enjoy the sport that they love. Now in its 64th continuous season, styles, equipment and participation may have changed, but the mission has not. 2)Naperville YMCAs, through a variety of programs and services focused on youth development, healthy living and social responsibility, the Naperville YMCAs unites men, women and children. These programs, regardless of age, income or background, aim to nurture the potential of children and teens, improve the nation’s health and well-being and provide opportunities to give back and support our neighbors. 3)U of I Extension 4-H Youth Development, a flagship program administered through the College of Agriculture, Consumer, and Environmental Sciences at University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.

RadioRotary host Jonah Triebwasser interviews Maureen Roche, Program Director for 4-H Youth Development at Cornell Cooperative Extension in Dutchess County. The 4-H organization officially set up by the US Department of Agriculture in 1914, although built on a number of youth organizations from around the turn of the 19th century into the 20th. The name stands for Head – Hearth – Hands – Health. Although best known for members raising animals and competing with them at county fairs, 4-H today goes beyond agriculture with programs emphasizing public speaking, robotics, college preparation, photography, arts and crafts, and community service. Dutchess Country has an active 4-H program that includes, among other projects, “Agriculture Literacy Week,” in which volunteers read stories based in agriculture to 2nd graders; “College Planning 101,” and drives to provide food, coats, and toys for the needy. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/radiorotary/support

A conversation with Jane Crayton, Extension agent for Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math in 4-H Youth Development at Colorado State University Extension in Pueblo County, about her important commentary in the Journal of Extension titled "The Event Horizon for the Horizon Report: Inclusivity in Extension Programs."

Problem-solvers, catalysts, collaborators, stewards and educators. Since 1913, University of California Cooperative Extension scientists, along with campus partners, have been helping make California the nation's leading agricultural state. University of California Division of Agriculture and Natural Resources links the people of California to their great university through local expertise, nine Research and Extension Centers, and statewide programs such as Integrated Pest Management, 4-H Youth Development, and the UC Master Gardeners. Practical solutions to everyday problems. Series: "Sustainable California" [Science] [Show ID: 32405]

Problem-solvers, catalysts, collaborators, stewards and educators. Since 1913, University of California Cooperative Extension scientists, along with campus partners, have been helping make California the nation's leading agricultural state. University of California Division of Agriculture and Natural Resources links the people of California to their great university through local expertise, nine Research and Extension Centers, and statewide programs such as Integrated Pest Management, 4-H Youth Development, and the UC Master Gardeners. Practical solutions to everyday problems. Series: "Sustainable California" [Science] [Show ID: 32405]

GaptoothDiva talks with Amber Morgan, Unit Coordinator & Extension Agent for The 4H Youth Development Program. They will discuss how through educational programs based on research and developed with input from local stakeholders, they help the people of Richmond improve their lives, by providing education through programs in Agriculture and Natural Resources, Family and Consumer Sciences, 4-H Youth Development, and Community Viability. Virginia Cooperative Extension puts university knowledge into the hands of people. They are credible experts and educators who provide information, education, and tools you can use every day to improve your life. 4-H Youth Development 4-H is the youth development education program of Virginia Cooperative Extension. Amber Morgan, Extension Agent 4H Youth, Joe Logan and Norma Harris, 4-H Family Nutrition Program Assistants, are committed to assisting youth, and those adults working with them, in acquiring the knowledge, life skills, and attitudes that will enable them to become self-directing, contributing, and productive members of society. Richmond City 4-H is located in East end Richmond. 4-H is open to all youth ages 5-18. We invite you to join a 4-H club with kids just like you. They live all over the city of Richmond. Wherever you live, whatever you like to do . . . 4-H is for you. Best of all, 4-H is FREE! Funding comes from federal, state, city governments and some private donations, so 4-H costs nothing to join. In 4-H, you can learn new skills like taking photographs, cooking snacks, using computers, caring for pets, building model rockets or kites, growing flowers and vegetables, participate in leadership development and community services opportunities when you join the 4-H Teen Club. 4-H has more than 200 learn-by-doing projects you can get involved in! The City of Richmond is changing, and we hope you will be part of shaping the future of this city.