Beyond Ready: 4-H has tapped some rising stars for its Young Alumni Advisory Committee

The National 4-H Council has tapped some rising stars for its Young Alumni Advisory Committee, which aims to spotlight how the organization helps youth become “beyond ready” for future careers.

Maryland 4-H Alum Karli Abbott, with the University of Maryland Extension, spoke with RFD-TV’s Tammi Arender about the committee’s background, some of her responsibilities, and what 4-H means to her.

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