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University of º£½ÇÉçÇø Cooperative Extension 4-H is offering its Ag Ambassador program in March and April. The program, open to all º£½ÇÉçÇø teens ages 14-18, focuses on career exploration in the local food system through farm and production visits around the state and provides opportunities to build relationships with industry professionals.

The Spring 2025 cohort will meet virtually on March 4, 11, 25, April 2 and 15 from 3:30-5 p.m. with in-person farm visits on March 22 at Mook Sea Farm and March 29 at Agri Cycle at Stoneyvale Farm. There will be an overnight Ag Symposium for all participants on April 21-22 at Uº£½ÇÉçÇø in Orono. For a full schedule, .

With the shrinking number of formal agricultural programs offered to high school youth, students are lacking opportunities to learn about local food systems and discover careers in agriculture.  The 4-H Ag Ambassador program aims to help teens from all walks of life discover a future in agriculture and connect with other young people with similar goals.

Youth involved in this program will have opportunities to pursue their interest in agriculture and explore career pathways. This includes mentoring in post-secondary opportunities, as well as investigating current issues related to food systems, livestock, crop sciences, aquaculture and climate issues impacting food systems and equity. Program participants will serve year-long terms as Agriculture Ambassadors for the º£½ÇÉçÇø 4-H program under the guidance of 4-H staff.

This program is open to all º£½ÇÉçÇø youth; previous 4-H membership is not required to enroll. . All participants will be enrolled as members of the º£½ÇÉçÇø 4-H program. To request reasonable accommodation, please contact Alisha Targonski at alisha.targonski@maine.edu or call 207.622.7546.