Sidney E. & Ben C., both Polk County 4-H members from Fertile & Crookston, have been selected as a 2024-25 Minnesota 4-H Agriculture Ambassador. Sidney E. & Ben C. were chosen from a highly competitive pool of applicants for their passion for agriculture, dedication to 4-H, and commitment to being a positive role model for youth across the state.
As Minnesota 4-H Agriculture Ambassadors, Sidney & Ben will serve from October 1, 2024, to September 30, 2025. Throughout the year, they will participate in various events and programs designed to promote agriculture and engage communities in hands-on learning experiences. Ambassadors will take on opportunities to speak at statewide events like Farmfest and Women in Agriculture Leadership Conference, support 4-H agriculture programs like 4-H and FFA Crop Scouting, and lead workshops in 4-H Plant Science. In addition, they will play an active role in county fairs and the Minnesota State Fair, helping to showcase the vital role of agriculture in 4-H and in the state.
Minnesota 4-H is proud to announce that 26 outstanding youth from all corners of the state were selected to serve as 2024-25 Minnesota 4-H Agriculture Ambassadors. These ambassadors are passionate about agriculture and excited to advocate for the industry by engaging youth and communities across Minnesota in agricultural education.
Request an Agriculture Ambassador for Your Event
Communities and organizations across Minnesota are encouraged to invite a 4-H Agriculture Ambassador to their local events. Whether it’s speaking at a local farmers market, participating in an agricultural day at a school, or engaging youth at a community fair, ambassadors are eager to bring their knowledge and enthusiasm to agricultural events throughout Minnesota. If your business, community group, or organization would like to request a Minnesota 4-H Agriculture Ambassador for an event, please fill out the request https://umn.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_eSaRcX59gMLm2yO. Requests must be made at least two weeks before the event to ensure availability.
Ambassadors are available for various functions, from classroom visits to community festivals, providing a unique opportunity to bring agricultural education to your local area.
Learn More and Meet the Team
To learn more about the Minnesota 4-H Agriculture Program and meet the 2024-25 Agriculture Ambassador team, visit our website at https://extension.umn.edu/4-h-ambassadors/minnesota-4-h-agriculture-ambassadors. Discover how these inspiring youth leaders are shaping the future of agriculture and impacting communities across Minnesota.
About Extension 4-H:
Minnesota 4-H is the youth development program of the University of Minnesota Extension. Available to youth from kindergarten through one year post-high school, 4-H offers hands-on learning experiences in areas such as STEM, leadership and civic engagement, animal science, creative arts, and more. Through 4-H’s “learn-by-doing” approach, youth gain essential life skills such as problem-solving, decision-making, communication, and leadership, which help them succeed in school, college, careers, and their communities.
Research shows that 4-H members excel academically, become engaged citizens, and contribute to their communities at more than twice the rate of their peers. To learn more about Minnesota 4-H and how you can get involved, visit https://z.umn.edu/mn4h.
