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Anoka County 4‑H ambassadors tell commissioners program builds life skills and leadership
Summary
Three youth leaders and 4‑H educators told the county board how the program fosters communication, leadership and practical skills—from sewing and theatre to agriculture—urging continued county support for extension resources.
Three Anoka County 4‑H youth leaders and program educators addressed the county board to describe how 4‑H programs develop life skills and leadership across a wide range of projects.
Kango Akakwobi, the new regional director for extension, introduced staff and thanked the board "for continuously supporting extension by connecting university resources to community needs." Sarah Devine, one of two 4‑H youth development educators, read remarks from a state ambassador who described 4‑H as "one of the only places where kids were encouraged to care deeply about something" and praised hands‑on learning and critique at the fair.
Sydney Ogren, a second‑year state ambassador and 14‑year Anoka County 4‑H participant, recounted learning sewing, theatre arts and agriculture through the program and said 4‑H "uplifts youth's voice" and builds confidence to speak with adults and legislators.
Commissioners thanked the youth and staff for their presentation; the remarks were presented as an informational item during chair's remarks and no board action was required. The presentation underscored county extension staff requests for ongoing partnership with university resources and volunteer engagement to support youth programming.
