MEET THE NEW 4-H YOUTH PROGRAM ADVISOR LESLEY RYGAARD

Hello! My name is Lesley Rygaard the new SDSU Extension 4-HYouthProgramAdvisor forBonHommeandCharlesMix County! I am from Winner, SD where I grew up participating in 4-H for all 11 years. Some of my favorite memories in 4-H were showing horses and beef, making crafts and different foods,andpresentingpublicpresentations. From showcasing your art skills, or showing an animal in the ring, to building your leadership skills, I loved all the aspects of 4-H and the fact that there truly is something for everyone. In conjunction with my involvement in 4-H, I was also involved in FFA in high schoolwhichiswhereIgrewand deepened my passion for agriculture andagricultureliteracy.