UPDATE - K-State Research and Extension has extended its ban on all face-to-face extension programs, meetings and events through July 4, 2020.
For the health and well-being of our 4-H families, volunteers, and professionals, all in-person 4-H events, contests and activities at the state, regional, district, county and local levels are to be postponed, canceled or converted to non-face-to-face experiences. This applies to scheduled events, contests and activities that are led by local 4-H volunteers as well.
Full Announcement for 4-H In-Person Activities through July 4th, 2020
Current operations status
In accordance with K-State and Kansas State Research and Extension current COVID-19 protocol, the State 4-H office staff are working full time remotely in an effort to practice isolation and social distancing. Please contact the appropriate staff member that may best assist your needs:
| Staff Member | Email Address | Brief Overview of Responsibilities |
| Wade Weber | wweber@ksu.edu | Department Head, State Program Leader |
| Dona Ratliff | dsratlif@ksu.edu | EIN, Events, Financials, Office Management, Scholarships |
| Aliah Mestrovich Seay | aliah@ksu.edu | Culturally Sensitive Issues, IDI, Reasonable Accommodations, Communication |
| Anissa Jepsen | ajepsen@ksu.edu | Livestock, Military Youth, STEM, Science of Ag, KAP's, Shooting Sports |
| Jaclyn Tweeten | jtweeten@ksu.edu | Cloverbuds |
| Natalia Suarez | nsuarez@ksu.edu | Program Fees, Volunteer Screening, Waivers |
| Sarah Sullivan | smsullivan@ksu.edu | CVent, Finance, Program fees, Web |
| Shane Potter | potters@ksu.edu | Volunteer Development |
| Shannon Rogge | luckiksu@ksu.edu | Horse, Horticulture, Shooting Sports, Wildlife |
| Terry Roberts | teresaroberts@ksu.edu | 4HOnline, Charters, EIN, ES-237 |
| Amy Sollock | asollock@ksu.edu | SW and NW Regions, Camp, Marketing, Ambassadors, Communication, Clothing, Entomology |
| Beth Hinshaw | bhinshaw@ksu.edu | SE and NW Regions, Campference, Citizenship, Leadership, Rabbits |
| Diane Mack | dmack@ksu.edu | NE and NW Regions, Foods and Nutrition, Found. of Youth Dev, Grants |
Important Communication
• Recommendations for 4-H Clubs and Local 4-H Activities and COVID
• 4-H Volunteer Engagement Letter
• Volunteer Resource - Communicating Through Distance
• Current Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Updates for KSU
4‑H empowers young people with the skills to lead for a lifetime.
In 4‑H, we believe in the power of young people. We see that every child has valuable strengths and real influence to improve the world around us. We are America’s largest youth development organization—empowering nearly six million young people across the U.S. and over 88,000 youth in Kansas with the skills to lead for a lifetime.
It’s a research-based experience that includes a mentor, a hands-on project, and a meaningful leadership opportunity. Based on their interests and guided by adult volunteers, youth develop their own pathway in 4‑H. They select from a broad menu of local 4‑H programs and projects. There are hands-on, learn by doing, opportunities for everyone.
Kansas 4-H is a vibrant youth development program for K-State Research and Extension. In 4-H, we are committed to providing positive dynamic learning experiences for as many young people as possible.
Ready to get started? Find a 4-H Club near you or Contact Kansas 4-H for more information.
