Articles from National 4-H Council

WASHINGTON, DC, June 26, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The National 4-H Council Board of Trustees welcomes Michael Lavin, founder and managing partner of Germin8 Ventures, to its Board of Trustees. A recognized leader in leveraging science and technology to transform the Ag supply chain and global food systems, Lavin brings deep expertise in emerging technologies and partnership models that align with 4-H’s commitment to innovation.

Washington, D.C., April 29, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The National 4-H Council Board of Trustees welcomes Shannon Hauf, Senior Vice President and Head of North America, Australia and New Zealand Product Supply at Bayer Crop Science.

WASHINGTON, DC, Dec. 16, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Key Trustee leadership changes are on the horizon at National 4-H Council. After several years of service, Krysta Harden will step down as Board Chair, passing the gavel to incoming Chair Mark Berven. Emmy Beck-Aden, an alumna of Ohio 4-H, will join the board as a new Trustee representing the Young Alumni Advisory Council (YAAC).

WASHINGTON, DC and REDMOND, WA, Oct. 31, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- When 72% of youth said they seek support from adults in learning how to use AI tools correctly and with confidence, 4-H and Microsoft Corp. (NASDAQ: MSFT) knew there was an opportunity to step in and help skill up 1.4M youth across the country for free through Minecraft Education’s new AI Foundations curriculum. The series of online animated videos offer materials designed to build AI literacy among students, educators and families across the country, including small and rural communities.

Survey accompanies launch of ‘Beyond Ready’ initiative to reach ten million youth

Washington, DC, Sept. 12, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The National 4-H Council Board of Trustees welcomes Karis T. Gutter as the newest member of its board. As the current Head of Government and Industry Affairs for Corteva Agriscience, Americas, Gutter will bring a wealth of experience in sustainability, food security and innovation.

The program will continue to help drive economic opportunity and workforce development in underserved communities across the country

Effective August 18th, Bramble, currently Executive Vice President and Chief Growth Officer of National 4-H Council takes the reins from outgoing President and CEO, Jennifer Sirangelo, who is departing to lead Points of Light

Public Institutions Collaborate on Civic and Cultural Experiences Benefitting America’s Youth

15th annual youth-led initiative provides hands-on learning opportunities during 4-H STEM Month and throughout the year