Youth Development Insight

For everyone Joungmin Kim started as the quality programs and systems specialist in the central region on Feb. 9. Joungmin is a graduate of Seoul National University of Education with a master's degree in museum education, and Gyeongin National University of Education with a bachelor's degree in elementary education. In addition to Joungmin’s academic background, she worked as the school programs coordinator at the Bell museum for over three years and also as a classroom elementary school teacher in Seoul, Korea for more than eight years. Please welcome Joungmin to the central region. Leah Larson Program leader

For local educators and county support staff Stevens County 4-H is super excited to host the third annual Stevens County 4-H archery invitational, a statewide event, on  April 11 ! Youth will have the opportunity to showcase their skills and learn from peers, coaches, and volunteers in a positive environment! They will also have an opportunity to test their knowledge with a wildlife skillathon. Funds raised through this event will go towards helping the Stevens County 4-H shooting sports club update their equipment. This event can count for archery and wildlife hours for those interested in competing at the state shoot this fall! When :  April 11  - Registration begins at 9 a.m. and competition begins at 10 a.m. Youth are able to select what time works best for them to compete (there are time slot options). Where : Morris Area Elementary School Who : Youth in grades 4+ Cost : $20 ($25 for walk-ins/late payment) Registration deadline: April 1 . Learn more and register . Fo...

For local educators We'd like to remind you to fill out the ambassador request form for all of your ambassador needs. Are you using a Minnesota 4-H State Ambassador or Agriculture Ambassador in your county or regional programming? Do you want to use one? We encourage you to think about using ambassadors to assist with your programming needs. We've created  this form that allows you to request an ambassador  for any of your events or activities -- bookmark the form in your browser for easy access when you need it. Even if you are using an ambassador from your local county, we ask that you put in a request to let us know that you are already working with them. We're trying to track how ambassadors are being used throughout the state. The form will let you select either a Minnesota 4-H State Ambassador or a Minnesota 4-H Agriculture Ambassador. Please make sure to submit your request at least two weeks prior to your event to allow us time to communicate with the appropriate am...