youth development

The 96th National FFA Convention took place Nov. 1 to 4 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Journal photo by Lacey Vilhauer.)
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National FFA elects officers, recognizes top achievements at 99th convention 

Four FFA members earn top agricultural achievement awards as delegates elect six national officers at the 2026 National FFA Convention. Read More

Editorials, Editors, Equine, Dairy, Sheep and Goats, General, Kylene Scott, Livestock, Opinion, Sheep and Goats

Pressure a privilege 

4-H: Lauren from Olmsted County with her crocheted chicken state fair project (University of Minnesota Extension)
4H, Minnesota, Youth, Youth Programs

The 15-pound chicken

Rock Springs Ranch (Kansas 4-H Foundation)

Kansas 4-H Foundation selects NAI Martens to market Rock Springs Ranch

Both, not all 

4-H youth judge sheep during the 2026 Clover Classic in Brookings. (SDSU Extension photo)

Creative 4-H communities help youth experience joy of raising livestock

The Texas State 4-H Horse Show on Tusday, July 22, 2025, at the Brazos County Expo in Bryan, TX.(Courtney Sacco/Texas A&M AgriLife)

Texas 4-H kicks off new year with growth, new enrollment tool

4-H Clown College participants pose for photo with face paint. (University of Missouri Extension 4-H)

Clowning around with purpose

It takes a village 

Group of happy high school classmates walking by school corridor together. (Adobe Stock-#200238277 │ LIGHTFIELD STUDIOS)

Tips for parents of teenagers starting high school this fall

  • By Rebekah Hall │ University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture
Teenager wearing headphones and playing online video games. (Adobe Stock-#478073888 │ stokkete)

Summer screen time tips for families

  • By Rebekah Hall │ University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture