The Dirt PodKast: Episode 20: 4-H Offers Youth Something For Everyone

The Dirt an eKonomics PodKast: Episode 20: 4-H Offers Youth Something For Everyone

Founded over 120 years ago as an extension tool for farming communities, the 4-H program continues to provide youth with a vast amount of opportunity. Dive into the history of 4-H with host Mike Howell and our distinguished guests.

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Show Guest

Dr. Meagan Scott Hoffman
Associate Professor/4-H Youth Development Specialist | North Dakota State University

 

Dr. Meagan Scott Hoffman is an Associate Professor/4-H Youth Development Specialist in the Center for 4-H Youth Development. She is the lead specialist for the center’s 4-H educational programming efforts, conducting and reporting on applied research in the field of youth development to create environments that help youth reach their full potential. Dr. Hoffman also leads professional development opportunities for 4-H staff across the state.

As associate professor, Dr. Hoffman serves as the link between the Center for 4-H Youth Development and colleagues in the Human Development and Family Science Department. Her research interests include understanding how changing trends in our society influence youth and exploring different professional development methods to better meet the needs of the 4-H staff in North Dakota.

Dr. Hoffman holds a master’s degree in Agricultural and Extension Education and a bachelor of science degree in Human Development and Family Studies, both from Mississippi State University. She has a minor in Consumer Economics and a Gerontology certificate. Dr. Hoffman completed a summer study abroad program at the Czech University of Life Sciences in Prague, Czech Republic, where she explored Czech agriculture.

Dr. Hoffman has more than eight years of experience as an Extension 4-H youth agent in Pearl River County, Miss. While there, she developed and led a comprehensive 4-H youth development program with a priority on youth leadership development. The program provided opportunities in areas including expressive arts, livestock, shooting sports, judging activities, science, engineering, and technology.

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Show Host 

Mike Howell
Nutrien Senior Agronomist



Growing up on a university research farm, Mike Howell developed an interest in agriculture at a young age. While active in 4-H as a child, Howell learned to appreciate agriculture and the programs that would shape his career. Howell holds a Bachelor of Science degree in soil science and a Master of Science degree in entomology from Mississippi State University. He has more than 20 years of experience conducting applied research and delivering educational programs to help make producers more profitable. He takes pride in promoting agriculture in all levels of industry, especially with the younger generation.

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