2025 North Dakota 4-H Ambassador Program Gains 10 Members

Jan 02, 2026

By Kelly Parker

The North Dakota 4-H Ambassador program welcomed 10 new members in 2025.

The new team members are the following:

Lily D., Dakota Prairie High School, Nelson County
Faith K., Thompson Public School, Grand Forks County
Leo L., Mother of Divine Grace Homeschool, LaMoure County
Joseph L., Bismarck State College, Adams County
Ambrea M., Grand Forks Central High School, Grand Forks County
Marisa M., Wahpeton Senior High School, Richland County
Ingrid M., Valley-Edinburg High School, Walsh County
Brittyn S., Devil’s Lake High School, Ramsey County
Madalynn S., Cavalier High School, Pembina County
Brooklyn S., Homeschool, Grand Forks County

The North Dakota 4-H Ambassador program is a leadership program open to 4-H’ers aged 16-22. Ambassadors plan and assist at 4-H events and help promote 4-H across the state. They serve the state of North Dakota through service projects, assist at the North Dakota State Fair and volunteer at county events.

The process includes a rigorous application and a series of interviews, team-building experiences and leadership tests.

Source : ndsu.edu

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