National 4-H Conference

Save the Date

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) will host the 2024 National 4-H Conference April 19-24, 2024 at the Hyatt Regency Crystal City in Arlington, Virginia. 

NIFA has administered the National 4-H Conference on behalf of the Secretary of Agriculture in Washington, DC since 1927. Known as “the Secretary’s Conference,” this Conference is the flagship youth development opportunity of USDA. Today, the Conference remains true to its original intent to develop the next generation of leaders while continuing to be future focused. The Conference brings together young people, volunteer leaders, county and state Extension staff, Land-grant University faculty and administrators, as well as state and federal government officials from across the United States and its Territories. During the Conference, delegates will become familiar with the government and future career opportunities and share their voice with federal agencies and congressional committees. 

Now Recruiting Leadership Positions

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) is now accepting submissions from youth and adults to serve in leadership positions at 2024 National 4-H Conference. National 4-H Conference offers opportunities for youth to learn, practice, and apply civic engagement skills through roundtable discussions, federal agency briefings, and more. These unique and engaging experiences would not be possible without the Youth Leadership Team, Collegiate Facilitators, and Adult Advisors who provide leadership to conference activities and events. 

How to Apply

To be considered for a Leadership Position, review the National 4-H Conference leadership position descriptions, complete the National 4-H Conference Leadership Interest Form (saved as LastName-FirstName_InterestForm_Natl4-HConf), and email the completed form with resume (saved as LastName-FirstName_Resume_Natl4-HConf) to National4-HConference@usda.gov. Use the subject line “National 4-H Conference Leadership Interest”, and in the Cc line include the State 4-H Program Leader/contact for the Land-grant University you are/plan to be affiliated with.

Collegiate Facilitator (New and Returning)
•    Up to 20 positions open for 2024 National 4-H Conference

Collegiate Facilitator Adult Advisor
•    Up to 2 positions open for 2024 and 2025 National 4-H Conference

Lead Collegiate Facilitator 
•    1 position open for 2024 National 4-H Conference

Youth Leadership Team (YLT)
•    Up to 6 positions open for 2024 National 4-H Conference

Youth Leadership Team (YLT) Adult Advisor
•    Up to 2 positions open for 2024 and 2025 National 4-H Conference

National 4-H Conference Leadership Interest Forms are due August 30, 2023. For questions contact National4-HConference@usda.gov.