National 4-H Conference

National 4-H Conference

National 4-H Conference is a civic engagement and leadership opportunity. Youth will partner with federal agencies and share their voice on important issues such as education and climate change; work with youth from throughout the United State to create positive social change, make connections with mentors; meet with National Leaders such as US Senators.

Youth choose a topic, research the issues, work with their peers to develop a 45-minute briefing, and formally present to federal partners such as the U.S. Forest Service and the U.S. Department of Education.

WHO:

Youth delegates must be between 15 and 19 years old at the time of the event and current West Virginia 4-H'er.

WHEN:

Held annually each Spring.

WHERE:

Washington, D.C.

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

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

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

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