Page 6 - March Newsletter

4-H State, Regional, & District EventsIntroducing the NEW Northwest Kansas 4-H Agricultural Ambassador Program!The ambassador program will be a premier leadership opportunity for youth ages 13 to 18 (current 8th-grade through Senior in high school) who are passionate about agriculture and are willing to complete a one or two-year term. The program focuses on connecting youth with their local agricultural industries, exploring the richness and diversity of Kansas opportunities, developing ag advocacy skills and fostering educational mindsets, and increasing access to career and post- secondary experiences within the agriscience world. Participation/membership in 4-H is not required.The Northwest Kansas 4-H Agricultural Ambassadors complete training to develop leadership and teamwork skills that are used in promoting and educating communities about agriculture. This includes leading educational experiences for youth and attending ag events, such as the Kansas Youth Ag Experience trip.Youths interested in being a part of the ambassador program must complete an application, submit a leadership resume, a cover letter, and three letters of reference, and complete a virtual interview if selected as a finalist. Applications and supporting documents are due by March 15th and may besubmitted to your local K-State Research and Extension office.For more information, a copy of the flyer and the application visit the Golden Prairie ExtensionDistrict website, HEREFor questions about the Northwest Kansas 4-H Agricultural Ambassador Program, please contact Golden Prairie District 4-H Program Manager, Kristy Packard (phone: 785-673-4805 email: kristy2@ksu.edu)We hope you will take advantage of this opportunity to dive into agriculture and leadership!