The National Youth Summit on Agri-Science planning committee would like to encourage Extension 4-H and agriculture professionals to take part in this national opportunity to provide learning experiences for high school youth across the nation. Presenters are also encouraged to utilize teens as teachers and co-teach with our Nebraska youth.
The committee is currently accepting proposals for sessions to be presented at this national conference. The Summit will be held January 9-12, 2020 at National 4-H Conference Center in Washington, D.C. The Summit is open to youth in grades 9-12. The committee is seeking proposals that provide a 50-minute hands-on learning experience related to any agri-science topic. A limited number of selected proposals will receive scholarship funding to cover conference registration (not travel) for 1 adult and 2 youth. Session proposals can be submitted online by October 17 at https://4hcenter.org/tours-programs/national-youth-summits/agriscience-workshop-proposal/
NEED NOT PRESENT TO ATTEND!
OPEN TO ALL HS YOUTH… NOT JUST 4-H MEMBERS!
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Whether or not you intend to present, the National Youth Summit on Agri-Science is great opportunity for high school youth to gain a better understanding about agri-science and meet others across the nation with the same interest. Youth are encouraged to participate as a team (as few as two and as many as 10) with at least one adult.
At the National Youth Summit on Agri-Science, the teams of high school students develop the skills and knowledge needed to develop community action plans that focus on the challenges facing agriculture, food security, and sustainability. National 4 H Council and National 4 H Conference Center have partnered with agricultural scientists, researchers, leaders, politicians, and advocates to host the National Youth Summit on Agri-Science. This Summit emphasizes hands-on educational experiences led by experts in the agricultural community.
The National Youth Summit on Agri-Science will take place January 9 – 12, 2020. Summit fees include accommodations at National 4 H Conference Center, meals, educational programming, The National Youth Summit on Agri-Science will take place January 9 – 12, 2020. Summit fees include accommodations at National 4 H Conference Center, meals, educational programming, and tours including a guided night time tour of the monuments and memorials in Washington, DC. Buffet-style meals are served at the Clover Dining Room at National 4 H Conference Center.
Registration for groups wishing to attend the Agri-Science Summit is open now through mid-December. Find information and registration link for the Summit at https://4hcenter.org/tours-programs/national-youth-summits/#!agri-science”
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OCTOBER 17 - SUBMISSION DEADLINE
Workshop Presentation, deadline Oct. 17 Target audience of youth grade 9-12
Community Action Plan Presentation deadline Oct. 17 Teen presenter teams recommended, to be presented to full summit audience
As major sponsor, Bayer provides registration scholarships for selected presentations. The summit is held at the National 4-H Conference Center in Chevy Chase, MD. See more information on all the summits scheduled at the Center on its website https://4hcenter.org/tours-programs/national-youth-summits/ If you want to register for the summit, that is available through this same website.
More details at: https://go.unl.edu/hsn7