Maine 4-H Agricultural Ambassador Program

4-H member holding bovine rumen sample.

Maine 4-H Agriculture Symposium!

Dates: April 19-21, 2026
Location: University of Maine Orono
Ages: 14-18

The 4th annual 4-H Agriculture Symposium is an overnight experience for Maine youth ages 14-18. 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. 

Youth will participate in interactive learning experiences like laboratory examinations of parasites related to animal health, exploring cellulose nano materials from tree pulp at the Process Development Center, a fun activity with Maine Bound Adventure, an up close look at the Witter Farm’s new robotic milker, and much more!

Current 4-H membership is not required. Assistance with transportation may be available upon request.

REGISTRATION:

Registration Coming Soon for 2026!

Current 4-H members can REGISTER HERE. When you are logged into Z Suites, find the Ag Symposium under events and complete the required forms.

New 4-H members can REGISTER HERE.

For questions regarding the registration process please contact extension.4hagleadership@maine.edu.

For more information or to request a reasonable accommodation, contact Alisha Targonski, 207.622.7546; extension.4hagleadership@maine.edu.

4-H Ag Ambassadors

Who: This program is for all Maine youth ages 14-18.

What: Maine 4-H is launching a new session cohort for interested eligible youth for the Maine 4-H Agricultural Ambassadors program!  The program is designed for youth ages 14-18 who are interested in any aspect of agriculture.  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. 

This season we will visit local Maine Ag businesses.

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.

Transportation assistance may be available upon request.

When:

  • In Person Meeting Dates: March 21st
  • Ag Policy Day at the State House: March 25th (optional)
  • Virtual Meeting Dates: March 11th, 18th, April 1st, 8th and 15th.
  • Maine Agriculture Symposium at University of Maine: April 19-21 (optional overnight)

How: Interested in joining? Register below.

Registration Coming Soon for 2026 Spring Cohort!

Meet the Maine 4-H Agricultural Leadership Team

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 extension.4hagleadership@maine.edu.