County youth attend National 4-H Ignite Conference in Washington D.C.
Troy’s Nick Harper and Sylvia Hofer, Johnathan and Taylor Jones from Trego and Hailey Matthews and Leah Matthews from Libby traveled to Washington, D.C. March 12-16 for the National 4-H Ignite Conference. (Courtesy photo)
Part of the Lincoln County 4-H group's trip to our nation's capitol was a side trip at the University of Maryland’s research farm to learn more about agricultural advancements and how technology has improved their daily operations. (Courtesy photo)
Six members of the Lincoln County 4-H Youth were awarded scholarships to attend the National 4-H Ignite Conference in Washington D.C.
According to local 4-H leader Kara Matthews, youth spent March 12-16 in high level education sessions geared towards Agriscience, STEM, Healthy Living and Community Accelerators. Their breakout sessions included courses in vet science, leadership skill building, cowboy code, mental health changemakers, and forensic anthropology that were all geared toward helping them find their voice and ignite a spark in learning.
"The 4-H group from Lincoln County was able to engage in an offsite experience at the University of Maryland’s research farm to learn more about agricultural advancements and how technology has improved their daily operations," Matthews said. "During the 4-H conference our youth were also challenged to present a lead to change project to their peers. Lincoln County Youth selected to focus on way to prevent tobacco use and vaping in their communities.
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