1+ week, 2+ day ago  (364+ words) PUBLISHED ON July 6, 2026 COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Ohio Department of Agriculture, The Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine, and Farm Journal Foundation has announced the release of a new report examining the growing shortage of rural and food-system veterinarians in…...

1+ week, 3+ day ago  (614+ words) PUBLISHED ON July 6, 2026 UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — Recently, youth from across Pennsylvania took part in the annual 4-H Animal Judging Contests Day at Penn State’s University Park campus. The event tasked participants aged 10-18 with demonstrating their ability to evaluate animals of…...

3+ week, 6+ day ago  (786+ words) PUBLISHED ON June 18, 2026 WASHINGTON — As artificial intelligence reshapes the future of work, young people are already adjusting their career plans. A new national survey from 4-H shows that 41% of youth have changed the jobs they want because of AI. At…...

1+ mon, 17+ hour ago  (886+ words) PUBLISHED ON June 15, 2026 ATHENS, Ga. — By the end of his first week at 4-H summer camp, fifth grader Cooper Hardy already had many memories of new and exciting experiences. “That was the first time I got in a canoe,” Hardy…...

1+ mon, 5+ day ago  (1008+ words) PUBLISHED ON June 11, 2026 CHESTER, N.J. – “I think what’s so unique and special about the farming community is that they’re doing it for everyone else around them,” said Sarah Alstede. “We’re growing food to feed the communities and towns around us.” That…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago  (362+ words) PUBLISHED ON June 8, 2026 MONTPELIER, Vt. – The Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets announces 34 grant awards totaling $1,000,000 to schools, early childhood programs, and Farm to School service providers in Fiscal Year 2026. The award categories are: “These investments strengthen our schools,…...

1+ mon, 4+ week ago  (539+ words) PUBLISHED ON May 19, 2026 ST. PAUL, Minn. — Registration is open for Minnesota Farmers Union’s Summer Camps. Held at Sibley State Park near New London, the multi-day overnight camps provide opportunities for youth ages 8 to 18 to discover new passions, step away from…...

1+ mon, 4+ week ago  (709+ words) PUBLISHED ON May 18, 2026 RALEIGH, N.C. — Using food in the classroom can help preschoolers learn more about science and increase their vocabulary skills, according to new research from North Carolina State University and East Carolina University. It also might get preschoolers to…...

2+ mon, 3+ day ago  (1380+ words) PUBLISHED ON May 13, 2026 RALEIGH, N.C. — NC State Extension 4-H specialists call it the spark — the flashpoint that ignites a passion, that informs education and career choices, that creates a lifelong interest. Every participant in North Carolina 4-H is encouraged to find…...

2+ mon, 5+ day ago  (351+ words) PUBLISHED ON May 11, 2026 FRANKFORT, Ky. — Agriculture Commissioner Jonathan Shell has announced the winners of the Kentucky Department of Agriculture’s (KDA) annual Poster and Essay Contest. The theme of the contest, “Bluegrass Roots, Agriculture Strong,” allowed contestants to illustrate, in words…...