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National 4-H Conference 

At National 4-H Conference youth work together to prepare briefings on important current topics.  These briefings are presented to federal official in Washington D.C.   4‑H youth engage in hand- on experiences that increase their knowledge of civic engagement and education resources, and skills while discussing topics affecting youth and 4‑H programming nationwide. National 4‑H Conference is specifically focused on civic engagement, civic education, and personal development.

Four (4) WV Youths are selected to attend National 4-H Conference.  Delegates are selected though a resume and interview process.   

Who can apply:

Youth delegates must be between 15 and 19 years old.

When:
Held annually each spring.

Visit the National 4-H Conference Website

Four West Virginia 4-H’ers attended the 4-H National Conference – 2016

2016 4-H Conference Delegates standing in front of capitol building

Applications for consideration for the 2020 National 4-H Conference are due to Rachel Griffith by May 10, 2019. For questions about state and national citizenship events, contact Rachel Griffith ( 304-293-5871).

Photo left to right: Morgan Fling, Abigail Waugh, Mallory Sisler, Anna Loyd, Lisa Montgomery, Denis Scott

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