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Maine 4-H Agricultural Ambassadors

March 4 @ 5:00 pm - April 15 @ 6:00 pm

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 like Mook Sea Farm and Aquaculture and the anaerobic digester at Stonyvale Farm (one of the largest in the US!). Check them both out! We offer some transportation options for these events as we can.

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.

Spring 2025 dates

Online: March 04, March 11, March 25, April 1, and April 15

In-person: March 22 and March 29

Maine Agriculture Symposium at the University of Maine: April 21-22 (optional overnight) all expenses paid and we try to offer transportation as best we can.

For more information, or to request an accommodation please contact Alisha Targonski at alisha.r.targonski@maine.edu or (207.622.7546).

 Mar 4th 5:00pm – Apr 15th 6:00pm

Registration Open: 1/10/2025 12:00 AM
Registration Close: 3/1/2025 12:55 PM

 Online & In-Person

 Min Age: 14 As of 12-31-2024

 Max Age: 18 As of 12-31-2024

(must be logged into ZSuite to go to the registration page):
Register Here!

Details

Start:
March 4 @ 5:00 pm
End:
April 15 @ 6:00 pm

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