Hands-on learning experience prepared youth to develop an action plan to address local challenges.
With increased challenges facing our communities and the agriculture industry, it is essential to design youth-driven programs dedicated to identifying ways to improve health, agriculture, and food. Two local innovators and Kimball Kruisers 4-H Club members, Emma and Ellie Donnay, recently got the chance to hone their agri-science skills at the National 4-H Youth Summit on Agri-Science in Washington, D.C.
For three dynamically engaging days, Emma and Ellie participated in a variety of sessions on topics focused around precision agriculture, food security, hydroponics, biotechnology, animal science, and health. With support from industry leaders, youth had the opportunity not only to build skills and knowledge, but also explore careers in the agri-science industry.
The two really enjoyed their experience and are excited to share what they have learned. Emma shared, “My favorite workshop at the Summit was making mozzarella cheese. I enjoyed being able to tour some of the museums and monuments in Washington D.C.” Ellie shared, “My favorite workshop at the Summit was Agsploration, where we participated in hands-on agriculture related activities. I enjoyed the Smithsonian’s Natural History Museum.”
The 2020 National 4-H Youth Summit on Agri-Science was sponsored by Bayer, The CHS Foundation, ADM, and Microsoft.
About 4-H
4‑H, the nation’s largest youth development organization, grows confident young people who are empowered for life today and prepared for career tomorrow. 4‑H programs empower nearly six million young people across the U.S. through experiences that develop critical life skills. 4‑H is the youth development program of our nation’s Cooperative Extension System and USDA, and serves every county and parish in the U.S. through a network of 110 public universities and more than 3,000 local Extension offices. Globally, 4‑H collaborates with independent programs to empower one million youth in 50 countries. The research-backed 4‑H experience grows young people who are four times more likely to contribute to their communities; two times more likely to make healthier choices; two times more likely to be civically active; and two times more likely to participate in STEM programs.
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