Ag in a Minute

 In this episode of Ag in a Minute with the Minnesota 4-H Agriculture Ambassadors, Savannah introduces listeners to the Minnesota 4-H Agriculture Ambassador program. She explains who the ambassadors are, how they represent 4-H at agricultural events and in classrooms across the state, and the leadership skills they gain along the way. Savannah also shares how youth in grades 10 through one year post–high school can apply to join this exciting program and help promote agriculture statewide. 

What is Ag in a Minute?

Minnesota agriculture is diverse and ever-changing! Join the Minnesota 4-H Agriculture Ambassadors as they explore the many different aspects of agriculture and how it operates in your daily life. In just a minute, grow your agricultural knowledge in an engaging way.

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In just sixty seconds, you will learn what the agriculture ambassadors are and what they do throughout the state of Minnesota. Hi. My name is Savannah, and this is agriculture in a minute with the Minnesota 4-H agriculture ambassadors. Today, we'll be talking about the 4-H agriculture ambassadors, what they are, and what they do to promote agriculture in 4-H across the great state of Minnesota. The Agriculture Ambassadors are a leadership team made up of driven it 4-H's in grades 10 through one year post high school who are dedicated to promoting agriculture in not only their communities, but also across the entire state.

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These youth have the opportunity to build networking connections while representing 4-H at various agricultural and leadership conferences, as well as meetings. The agriculture ambassadors also volunteer at various agricultural events and even get to go into classrooms and teach students about agricultural topics. This awesome program was started in Minnesota just a few years ago, and we're always looking for more dedicated youth in agriculture to represent 4-H. If this sounds like you, please consider applying to the position when applications open this August. Thank you for listening to agriculture in a minute.

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If you or someone you know is interested in applying to be an agriculture ambassador, please reach out to our staff who'd be happy to help set you on the right track. Don't forget to follow along for more ag facts. We also have a Facebook page, which you can find at UMN Extension 4-H Plant Science. This is Savannah with the Minnesota 4-H Agriculture Ambassadors. See you next time.