The delegates explored issues affecting youth and the role youth can play in addressing those issues.

Birds returning and singing, trees starting to bud, the smell of the soil, bulbs emerging and crocus blooming are signs of spring in North Dakota.

Four North Dakota youth attended the conference.

The Ekre/Troop 214 trail will be opened Oct. 21.

Tracks include vegetation establishment and assessment methods.

Lacey Quail is the new livestock management specialist at the NDSU North Central Research Extension Center in Minot.

Four 4-H’ers have become North Dakota 4-H Ambassadors.

North Dakota farm family living expenditures increased by an average of 6.8 percent from 2004 to 2011.

4-H’ers incorporated nutrition and fitness activities into their club meetings.

The event includes a dinner and awards program.