{"id":20483,"date":"2021-04-09T12:26:39","date_gmt":"2021-04-09T16:26:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4h\/?page_id=20483"},"modified":"2026-04-15T16:10:12","modified_gmt":"2026-04-15T20:10:12","slug":"ag-leadership","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4h\/youth\/ag-leadership\/","title":{"rendered":"Maine 4-H Agricultural Ambassador Program"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/umaine-extension.formtitan.com\/ftproject\/events?eventid=a1cUy000000t997\"><strong><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-26111 size-medium alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4h\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/38\/2023\/07\/Ag-Symposium-300x225.png\" alt=\"4-H member holding bovine rumen sample. \" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4h\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/38\/2023\/07\/Ag-Symposium-300x225.png 300w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4h\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/38\/2023\/07\/Ag-Symposium-1024x768.png 1024w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4h\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/38\/2023\/07\/Ag-Symposium-768x576.png 768w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4h\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/38\/2023\/07\/Ag-Symposium-1536x1152.png 1536w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4h\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/38\/2023\/07\/Ag-Symposium-105x79.png 105w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4h\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/38\/2023\/07\/Ag-Symposium-317x238.png 317w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4h\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/38\/2023\/07\/Ag-Symposium-423x317.png 423w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4h\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/38\/2023\/07\/Ag-Symposium-634x476.png 634w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4h\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/38\/2023\/07\/Ag-Symposium-846x635.png 846w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4h\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/38\/2023\/07\/Ag-Symposium-951x713.png 951w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4h\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/38\/2023\/07\/Ag-Symposium-1268x951.png 1268w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4h\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/38\/2023\/07\/Ag-Symposium-500x375.png 500w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4h\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/38\/2023\/07\/Ag-Symposium.png 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 320px) 85vw, (max-width: 768px) 67vw, (max-width: 1024px) 62vw,300px\" \/><\/strong><\/a>4-H Ag Ambassadors<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Who:<\/strong> This program is for all Maine youth ages 13-18.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What: <\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Maine 4-H is launching a new session cohort for interested eligible youth for the Maine 4-H Agricultural Ambassadors program!\u00a0 The program is designed for youth ages 13-18 who are interested in any aspect of agriculture.\u00a0 Youth spend time getting to know each other and learn both online and in-person in sessions facilitated by UMaine 4-H Staff and community partners. Sessions will focus on career exploration, exploring the Maine Food System with farm and production visits around the state, and building relationships with industry professionals.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">This season we will visit local Maine Ag businesses like Libby Maple, Yeti Ridge Farm and more. Transportation assistance for these events may be available upon request.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">In addition to the multi-week session, youth will serve in their ambassador role for at least 1 year. Youth will pick an agricultural area to focus on (ex. livestock, ag literacy\/food systems, environmental stewardship, Ag and health) during their term and explore leadership opportunities locally, statewide, and even nationally.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Transportation assistance may be available upon request.<\/p>\n<p><b>When:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><strong>Virtual Meeting Dates:<\/strong> April 29th, May 6th, 13th, 20th &amp; 27th<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><strong>Maine Agriculture Symposium at University of Maine:<\/strong> April 19-21 (optional overnight). See further down this page for separate registration for Ag Symposium.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>How: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Interested in joining? <\/span>Register below.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Registration:<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Current 4-H members can <a href=\"https:\/\/4h.zsuite.org\/event-registrations\/46143\">REGISTER HERE<\/a>. When you are logged into Z Suites, find the Ag Ambassador under events and complete the required forms.<\/p>\n<p>New 4-H members can <a href=\"https:\/\/4h.zsuite.org\/external-event-registration\/46143\">REGISTER HERE<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>For questions regarding the registration process please contact <span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><a href=\"mailto:extension.4hagleadership@maine.edu\">extension.4hagleadership@maine.edu<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">For more information or to request a reasonable accommodation, contact Alisha Targonski, 207.622.7546; <\/span><a href=\"mailto:extension.4hagleadership@maine.edu\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">extension.4hagleadership@maine.edu<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3>Maine 4-H Agriculture Symposium!<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Dates:<\/strong> April 19-21, 2026<br \/>\n<strong>Location:<\/strong> University of Maine Orono<br \/>\n<strong>Ages:<\/strong> 13-18<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The 5th annual 4-H Agriculture Symposium is an overnight experience for Maine youth ages 13-18. Participants will take part in hands-on learning opportunities, engage with industry professionals on the University of Maine Orono campus, develop leadership skills, and make friendships with teens from around the state.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Youth will participate in interactive learning experiences like blueberry research, animal science, engineering challenge, industry panel and so much more.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Current 4-H membership is not required. Assistance with transportation may be available upon request.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Cost:<\/strong> $40 (a family cap of $50)<br \/>\nTo help offset the cost of meals, lodging, and transportation for this inclusive 2-night, 3-day event.<br \/>\nIf cost is a barrier, please contact\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:extension.4hagleadership@maine.edu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">extension.4hagleadership@maine.edu<\/a>; scholarships are available.<\/p>\n<p>Tentative schedule <a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/4h\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/38\/2026\/03\/Ag-Symposium-Event-Schedule-2026-Public-1.pdf\">(PDF)<\/a><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Registration is full for Agriculture Symposium!<\/strong><\/h3>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><a id=\"meet-the-team\"><\/a>Meet the Maine 4-H Agricultural Leadership Team<\/h3>\n<p>4-H staff members Tara Marble, Megan Cook, Alisha Targonski, and Allison Pollock, are responsible for leading the Maine 4-H Agricultural Ambassador program. To contact the team please email <a href=\"mailto:extension.4hagleadership@maine.edu\">extension.4hagleadership@maine.edu<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>4-H Ag Ambassadors Who: This program is for all Maine youth ages 13-18. 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