Ernst Celebrates National 4-H Week

WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa), a member of the Senate Agriculture Committee and 4-H alumna, co-led a resolution with 39 of her colleagues to designate this week as National 4-H Week and recognize the important role the program plays in youth development and education.

"My time as a 4-Her equipped me with the skills to lead and taught me from a young age what it means to serve my community and my country," said Senator Ernst. "4-H has given generations of Iowans the chance to participate in meaningful hands-on learning while striving to make the best better. I'm proud to support an organization that fosters a lifetime of connection to agriculture and civic engagement in our next generation of leaders."

Click here to view the resolution.

Background:

As a former 4-H member who grew up walking beans and feeding hogs on her family farm in southwest Iowa, Ernst experienced firsthand the valuable educational experiences and leadership opportunities the program offers. She has proudly supported 4-H during her time in the Senate and often meets with 4-H members in Washington, D.C. and Iowa.

4-H is the largest youth development organization in the country, impacting nearly six million young people with over 27,000 members in Iowa alone.

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