National 4-H Conference

The the Texas 4-H and Youth Development Program is pleased to announce that applications will be accepted on 4-H Connect  for the 2014 National 4-H Conference starting Wednesday, November 6, 2013 and closing December 15, 2013. The National 4-H Conference is the Secretary of Agriculture’s premier youth development opportunity to engage youth in developing recommendations for the 4-H Youth Development Program. 

The National 4-H Conference is a working conference in which youth and adults--at the invitation of the Secretary of Agriculture--assist in the development of recommendations to help guide 4-H Youth Development Programs nationally and in their communities. This event brings together youth, volunteer leaders, and state and county Extension staff members from across the United States, the U.S. Territories, and the Canadian Provinces.

As the sponsor for this conference, the National 4-H Headquarters--located within Families, 4-H, and Nutrition at the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA’s) National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) --is charged with sharing the recommendations that emerge from the conference with the Secretary of Agriculture, national Extension Program Leaders, and others who determine 4-H programs. At the same time, ensuring that the conference is a meaningful experience for the youth and adult participants.

The event will be hosted April 5-10, 2014 in Washington DC at the National 4-H Center. Cost to attend this event is $2,000. This includes airfare, transportation, registration costs, food, and housing. For more information please see the attached document or  visit the following site. http://texas4-h.tamu.edu/youth_national_conference