Ag in a Minute

<p> Jaelyn, a Minnesota 4-H Agriculture Ambassador, introduces the 4-H Livestock Lease Program—a unique opportunity for youth who don’t live on a farm to experience showing animals at the fair. Through this program...

<p>Sidney, a Minnesota 4-H Agriculture Ambassador, shares four key tips to get your livestock project ready for the fair: connection, care, showmanship, and practice. Building a strong bond with your animal fosters...

<p> Tyler, a Minnesota 4-H Agriculture Ambassador, shares key tips for successfully showing chickens in 4-H. He explains how to choose the right breed based on your goals—egg production breeds like Leghorns or ISA...

<p> MJ, a Minnesota 4-H Agriculture Ambassador, takes viewers on a fascinating journey through the history of three major crops: potatoes, cotton, and hemp. She explains how potatoes were first domesticated in the Andes...

<p>Makenzie, a Minnesota 4-H Agriculture Ambassador, gives a quick look at crop rotation—a farming practice where different crops are planted on the same field over several years. Traced back to 6,000 BC in China, crop...

<p> Ben, a Minnesota 4-H Agriculture Ambassador, provides a quick overview of sugar beet production in Minnesota, the state leading in this crop. Covering planting, growth, and harvest, he explains how sugar beets are...

<p>Allison and Lucas, Minnesota 4-H Agriculture Ambassadors, break down the basics of genetically modified organisms (GMOs) in agriculture. Learn how GMOs help crops resist disease and insects, improve yields, and...

<p>Avery, a Minnesota 4-H Agriculture Ambassador, breaks down the differences and similarities between grass hay (like timothy and bermuda) and legume hay (like alfalfa and clover). Listeners learn how each type...

<p> Miriam, a Minnesota 4-H Agriculture Ambassador, takes listeners on a quick journey through the incredible life cycle of an egg—from the moment it begins forming inside a young chick to the day it lands on your...

<p>Sophie, a Minnesota 4-H Agriculture Ambassador, takes us on a lightning-fast trip from farm to table—showing how milk travels from the cow to your glass in just 48 hours! From milking and cooling on the farm to...

<p>Will, a Minnesota 4-H Agriculture Ambassador, shares a quick look into the fascinating world of dairy goats. With over 15,000 in Minnesota, these versatile animals can serve as both pets and livestock. From playful...

<p>Mattea from the Minnesota 4-H Agriculture Ambassadors explores how dairy farmers are leading in land stewardship and sustainability. She explains how farmers reuse water, create comfortable environments for cows, and...

<p> Bri from the Minnesota 4-H Agriculture Ambassadors dives into how farm-fresh eggs improve baking. She explains that fresher eggs, often found on local farms, hold their shape better, whip up fluffier, and create...

<p>In this minute, Liv with the Minnesota 4-H Agriculture Ambassadors spills the milk on dairy nutrition. Discover the 13 essential nutrients found in dairy products, their crucial role as the leading source of calcium...