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Missouri Youth Make Moves in Game of Leadership
Missouri Ag Connection - 04/23/2019

Leadership and independence were the name of the game for three Greene County youth who attended Missouri's 4-H Teen Conference at MU last weekend. They joined 255 youth ages 11-13 from 68 Missouri counties for workshops led by State 4-H Council teens.

"It's a time to experience the thrill of independence in a safe and inclusive setting away from home," said Karla Deaver, County Engagement Specialist in 4-H Youth Development. "They build life skills, make new friends, and experience Missouri 4-H on a statewide scale."

The theme of Teen Conference was "Make Your Move in the Game of Leadership." Workshops included an escape room, creating art packets for a youth crisis center, and learning about other countries from international exchange students.

Youth also explored the habitats of native bees through a 4-H Ag Innovators Experience sponsored by Bayer, and celebrated 103,752 meals collected by 4-H'ers during the 4-H Feeding Missouri initiative.

The keynote speaker was Dr. Lupita Fabregas, Missouri 4-H Program Leader, who delivered a message about recognizing our diversity and connecting across cultural lines.

Greene County members attending include Aubrey Suter, Highmark 4-H; Blake Steele and Piper Steele, Lucky 11 4-H. They, along with Blake Wright, State 4-H Council member, represented Greene County at the event.

"4-H connects youth to the larger world and gets them engaged in their hometowns," said Bradd Anderson, State 4-H Youth Specialist. Missouri 4-H is a program of MU Extension and is open to all children ages 5-18.

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