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

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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!

Every year, youth work hard to show off their efforts at the county fair. Inthis episode, Joe sits down with some of the youth at the North Idaho State Fairin Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. We listen to youth talking about their experience atfair, and the things they’ve learned.

We bring on some entrepreneurial youth who report all of the activities of“Ignite by 4-H”. Vincent and Vada give us a few daily recaps, and Cynthia helpswith some of the post-conference interviews.

Announcing the new STEM On the Street and STEMbassadors from Kootenai County.Serving all of the Northern District, Joe talks to a few of the youth who areparticipating in the Digital Media Team. These youth are working behind thescenes to stream new and exciting 4-H content to the world.

“We’re All Stars”

That was the theme for the 2025 edition of the State Teen Association Convention.Now that it’s in the books, take a listen to this brief snapshot of the youth whoparticipated in this year’s conference.

The venerable Chloe Rowland joins Joe to discuss what she’s been up to since retiring from office as the 2022-2023 Idaho State 4-H Teen President. She shares her experience as a lead facilitator at the National 4-H Conference.