Tanana District 4-H

09/03/2026

2026 Alaska 4-H
Sticker Contest
You are welcome to e-mail your submission to: [email protected]
by September 28th
Theme: "The Land, The Sea, and Me"
Please include Alaska 4-H and the 4-H clover in your submission.

Accommodation requests related to a disability should be made five business days in advance to Alda Norris at [email protected] or 907-474-7120. Language access services, such as interpretation or translation of vital information, will be provided free of charge to individuals with limited English proficiency upon request to [email protected].

The University of Alaska (http://www.alaska.edu/alaska) is an equal opportunity/equal access employer and educational institution. The university is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination (http://www.alaska.edu/nondiscrimination) against individuals on the basis of any legally protected status.
This work is supported by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture.

09/01/2026

Livestock Committee Meeting Tonight @ 6:30pm on Zoom.

08/24/2026

Ignite 2027

March 16 - 21, 2027

More information:
https://ignite.4-h.org

Scholarship Application: Due 8/30
https://forms.gle/2APk3uaBT4Ufx95QA
(Covers Ignite Conference, food during the conference, and hotel)

Ignite by 4-H is an annual four-day national youth conference held in Washington, D.C., where high school teens gather to explore career pathways, build leadership skills, and connect with peers from across the country. Hosted by the National 4-H Council, the event empowers young people to find their "spark" and gain practical tools for post-secondary and career success.

Core Programming Tracks
Agriscience: Covers modern agricultural technology, soil science, hydroponics, renewable energy, and sustainable food systems.

Animal Science: Focuses on veterinary science, livestock management, animal nutrition, and ethical care practices.

STEM: Explores real-world applications in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.

Healthy Living: Examines physical wellness, nutrition, mental health, emotional well-being, and active lifestyles.

Community Accelerators: Centers on social entrepreneurship, local problem-solving, and service learning.

Key Conference Highlights
Hands-On Workshops: Interactive sessions led by peers and educators, with options to sample topics outside a participant's primary track.

Career Readiness & Keynotes: Presentations and panels featuring industry leaders, corporate partners, and national experts.

Action Planning: Through the "Lead to Change" framework, teens design actionable projects to address challenges in their home communities.

D.C. Excursions: Offsite educational visits and sightseeing experiences across the nation's capital.

Adult Mentor Track: Professional development sessions tailored for adult chaperones and extension educators.

08/17/2026

World of Ag Day Camp
Date: August 29th
Time: 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Location: Tanana Valley State Fairgrounds

Step into the future of farming at World of Ag, an interactive 4-H Day Camp where modern technology meets hands-on agriculture. Designed for curious minds and future innovators, this action-packed day camp invites youth to explore how cutting-edge tools are revolutionizing the way we grow food, manage land, and care for our environment.

What Campers Will Experience

Virtual Reality Agriculture Tours

Put on a VR headset and travel across the globe in seconds. Campers will take immersive, 360-degree virtual tours of local farms—all without leaving camp.

Drone Aviation & Precision Ag

Take to the skies with unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). Youth will learn:

Flight Fundamentals: Master safe handling, controls, and flight mechanics.

Rules of the Sky: Understand basic safety protocols and FAA guidelines for safe operation.

Ag Possibilities: Discover how farmers use drones for aerial crop scouting, field mapping, livestock tracking, and precision resource management.

Hands-On AgTech Challenges

Engage in practical problem-solving activities that show how science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) directly power today’s agricultural industry.

Preregistration Required:
System Registration Link (must be logged into ZSuite):
https://4h.zsuite.org/event-registrations/52130

External Registration Link (must be logged out of ZSuite):
https://4h.zsuite.org/external-event-registration/52130

08/12/2026

08/08/2026

After Auction Movie Night

08/07/2026

2026 4-H Market Livestock Spotlight:

Shelby is a member of the Free Rangers 4-H Club. He is currently president of his club. He is 14 years old and has completed the 8th grade. Shelby has a turkey, a lamb, and chickens for auction. He says he enjoys 4-H because it provides him with numerous valuable skills and makes great friends. He is also a part of the Midnight Sun Swim Team.

Auction Starts on August 7th at 6:00 PM at the Fairgrounds

08/07/2026

2026 4-H Market Livestock Spotlight:

Rosie is a member of the Forget-Me-Not 4-H Club. She is 16 years old and has completed the 10th grade at IDEA Homeschool. Rosie has a finished beef and a pig for auction. Her interests are chickening, painting, drawing, singing, and writing. She says she has been in 4-H for 9 years and hasn't hated a second of it.

Auction Starts on August 7th at 6:00 PM at the Fairgrounds

08/07/2026

2026 4-H Market Livestock Spotlight:


Dean is a member of the North Pole Ptarmigan 4-H Club. He is 17 years old and has completed the 11th grade at Hutchison High School. Dean has a finished beef, a pig, and a turkey for auction. This is Dean's fifth year in 4-H. He has grown from raising goats, to turkeys, to swine, and now beef. His other interests are wrestling and riding his dirt bike.

Auction Starts on August 7th at 6:00 PM at the Fairgrounds

08/07/2026

2026 4-H Market Livestock Spotlight:

Landry is a member of the Free Rangers 4-H Club. He is 16 years old and has completed the 10th grade. Landry has a lamb, chickens, and a turkey for auction. He says being in 4-H not only equips you with valuable skills but also fosters lasting friendships. His interest is in lifeguarding and is on the North Pole High School swim team

Auction Starts on August 7th at 6:00 PM at the Fairgrounds