In this… “extra” episode of the podcast, Joe sits down with the Idaho 4-H State Teen Officers during their preparations for the State Teen Association Convention.

The officers recount some of the tall tales that they’ve amassed over their time as officers. Joe interjects to keep some form of control, but things quickly fall off the rails.

In this episode, we sit down with an old friend; Jeremy Hampton! Jeremy has been a volunteer for Idaho 4-H programs for several decades, at this point. His own children grew up in the program and held various leadership positions. Now, even after his own children have grown and “left the nest,” Jeremy is still volunteering. He works to raise funds for the programs he’s involved with in Eastern Idaho, and he continues to teach, inspire, and foster the next generation of great leaders in Idaho 4-H.

Jeremy was recognized at the county, district, and state levels with the Distinguished Service Award in 2025. This achievement is a milestone for any leader, and signifies the tireless efforts of a leader to support the Idaho 4-H program. The Idaho 4-H Roundup has showcased several of these terrific leaders over the years, and their stories always inspire greatness. Go back to listen from our other friends. We hope that you’ll be just as inspired about the great leaders that Idaho has grown through the 4-H program.

Have you ever wondered what it might be like to be a 4-H professional, or an Extension Educator? Well, in this episode, Joe sits down with a few 4-H professionals to talk to them about why they started working in their roles.

Here’s the second part… We know you’ve been waiting!

In this episode we cover EVEN MORE about ambassador programs around the state of Idaho. No, it’s not all of them, but it’s a good covering for you to enjoy! Maybe take some ideas home about the ambassador program that you’re thinking about…

In this first part (of a two-part series), Joe sits down after a fair in Latah county to talk to some of the Livestock Ambassadors about their role, what they like about helping out other livestock youth.

Stay tuned for the next episode to learn more about Ambassadors across Idaho!

Check out the new a 4-H podcast for the state of Idaho!

https://open.spotify.com/show/07Ec16YXNta85HRaPS9pMi?si=952b9253394b4756

What’s new with 4-H? What excites the state? Those are the questions we asked the Idaho State 4-H Director.

Nancy Shelstad, a full professor based out of the Caldwell Research and Extension Center, Idaho AgriculturalExperiment Station under the University of Idaho has worked in numerous roles for 4-H in Idaho. She has servedas the Area Extension Educator — 4-H Youth Development in the Caldwell Research and Extension Center; and nowis the acting Interim State 4-H Director.

Her experience with youth development is far-reaching, and she’s brought a wealth of experience. Today…

…Ok, maybe it was last fall, sometime…

…at some point, Joe sat down with Nancy to talk about her vision for Idaho 4-H. Where the program is headed,what she’s excited about, and what’s shaking across the state.

We've got some great things coming your way in the 2025-2026 4-H year... Get Ready!