To inform participants about careers in animal agriculture and educational opportunities at Purdue. Must be 15 years of age or older. Final selection is made by the state 4-H band director. Round Up and at the Indiana State Fair. Round Up and at the Indiana State Fair.
Membership is by application only.
An exciting experience for 4-H members of high school age to go to the nation's capital and learn more about the meaning of citizenship. Listening, learning, sharing, receiving, caring and touring combine to provide a deeper respect and understanding for our American heritage and the principles, processes and structures of the U.S. government. The trip to Washington, D.C. will be made by Purdue charter bus. Young people acquire increased motivation and skulls for dealing with contemporary social issues and for taking leadership in community development, government affairs, and related projects when they return home. Each delegate will take part in workshops on contemporary issues and topics such as international affairs, human relations, government, ecology and conservation, family life and dating, community development, drama and creative expression, economics, agricultural policy, leadership, and careers.