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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 develop 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 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, the National 4-H Headquarters ensures that the conference is a meaningful experience for youth and adult participants.
More information can be found at the National Conference website.
2012 National 4-H Conference
March 24 – March 29, 2012
California's Delegation
- Adult advisor, Mary Meyer, San Mateo County 4-H Program Representative, mgmeyer@ucdavis.edu
- Sarah Lloyd, San Mateo, lloyd.sarahe@gmail.com
- Evelyn Rumsby, Santa Clara, guavagirl3@comcast.net
- Taylor Walters, Santa Clara, looney_lovegood@sbcglobal.net
Staff Coordinator: Carolyn Abrams at cmabrams@ucdavis.edu or 530-752-5644.
Purpose of California’s Delegation to the National 4-H Conference
- Provide opportunities for California youth and adults to participate in and contribute to 4-H on the national level.
- Assist California 4-H Youth Development in strengthening youth-adult partnerships and involving youth, volunteers, and staff in 4-H decision-making.
- Provide a system for an exchange of 4-H Youth Development programming ideas among states.
- Visit Congress and make legislators aware of the tremendous impact of the 4-H program.
Eligibility Requirements
All delegates must not have represented California 4-H Youth Development at the National 4-H Conference within the past seven years.
- Youth Delegates - At least 15 years of age as of December 31, 2011 and enrolled as a 4-H member.
- Adult Delegates – At least 18 years of age, enrolled as a 4-H volunteer leader or 4-HYDP staff.
- Chaperones – At least 25 years of age, enrolled as a 4-H volunteer leader or 4-HYDP staff.
Sponsorship of the National 4-H Conference Program
The Thomas and Dorothy Leavey Foundation supports the California National 4-H Conference delegation through the California 4-H Foundation. This includes travel to and from the pre-conference orientations, travel to and from the National 4-H Conference, and National 4-H Conference registration fees.
