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Join staff and volunteers working with military-connected youth in 4-H programming for our Third Thursday Together webinar series. Each third Thursday at 2 p.m. EST, we offer webinars focused on trends and issues in positive youth development and share curriculums from the authors. Pre-registration is required to participate in the webinar day (and at no cost). Recordings are available the week following the session. |
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November 20, 2025
Gracie Rowe & Parker Harris, National 4-H Council Join us for an engaging session that highlights the impact and opportunities of the National 4-H Youth in Action and the Lead to Change projects. This webinar will showcase how young people are leveraging their 4-H experiences to address community challenges, build leadership skills, and model civic engagement. Come ready to celebrate, connect, and spark ideas. As we celebrate youth leadership and explore practical ways to strengthen 4-H programming for military-connected youth! |
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December 18, 2025
Kasey Bozeman, University of Georgia As the world population expands, there is a critical need to address food supply concerns. Apples are consistently one of the most consumed fruits in the United States and globally, as raw fruits, baked items, juices, and ciders. Georgia 4-H developed a lesson that teaches upper elementary and middle school youth about apple breeding and reproduction. Perfect for the holiday season! Attendees will learn about the curriculum and the variety of activities to introduce to youth including how to make apple prints, practicing grafting, and completing a color-along reading story. Since apples can be grown in every state, the content can be used by 4-H clubs across the nation. |
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January 15, 2026
Abbie Salmon, University of Georgia In today’s fast-paced world, the 4-H Family Dinner program empowers families to reclaim meaningful time together. By encouraging shared meals, the program fosters communication, resilience, and essential life skills which are key traits for youth to be Beyond Ready for life’s challenges. Through monthly recipes and family engagement, participants build stronger bonds and develop habits that support emotional well-being and personal growth. This session will provide and overview of the 4-H Family Dinner program and give you the resources to start one in your community. |
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February 19, 2026
Sydney Loflin, Author & Events and Advocacy Coordinator, Center for Sustainable Agriculture What could you accomplish if you improved your ability to focus? Imagine what your life would be like if you had the satisfaction of completing your goals; you had perfect clarity on your priorities and your daily decisions were aligned with them; and you had a system to manage the countless distractions coming at you each day! Join us as Sydney Loflin, the author of Focused as a Bee: Six Buzzworthy Strategies to Thive in a Distracting World, shares her insights and powerful approach to break out of the status quo and experience the buzz of success! These techniques will forever change how you approach each day. |
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March 19, 2026
Veronica M. Jones Rutgers Cooperative Extension of Essex County Join us for a rejuvenating webinar focused on seasonal self-care strategies to help you feel grounded, energized, and resilient this spring. Whether you're looking to boost your immunity, revamp your nutrition, manage stress, or simply feel more energized, this session will offer simple, proven strategies to help you thrive. |
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April 16, 2026
Sharon Toth Rutgers Cooperative Extension of Hunterdon County Use the “CSI Effect,” the growing interest in forensics sparked by crime-scene investigation TV shows, to turn student curiosity into meaningful learning. This session introduces educators to ap0proachable forensic and biological anthropology activities that help youth analyze evidence, use scientific vocabulary, and see how STEM disciplines come together in real investigative work. Participants will learn how to use this curriculum with their students, including ways to structure small lab groups and assign roles that build communication and teamwork skills. The session also highlights ways to build critical thinking and problem-solving skills by encouraging youth to examine all evidence, avoid quick assumptions, and make thoughtful, evidence-based decisions. |
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"This work is supported by the Children, Youth and Families at Risk 4-H Military Partnership Professional Development and Technical Assistance Program, project award no. 2022-41520-38161, from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture."
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