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Essential Elements of 4-H Youth Development Cathann KressDirector, Youth DevelopmentNational 4-H HeadquartersCSREES, USDA Essential Of, relating to or constituting essence; Basic, indispensable and necessary; a foundation without which an entire system or complex whole would collapse Implies belonging to the very nature of a thing and incapable of removal without destroying the thing itself or its character Something on which an outcome turns or depends Element The simplest principles of a subject; The necessary factors determining the outcome of a process. What is the essence of 4-H Youth Development? To engage young people in the work of the Land-Grant University and USDA To teach knowledge and life skills which enhance quality of life To create opportunities which promote positive youth development To engage young people in the work of the Land-Grant University and USDA A Cooperative Venture Taking the University to youth A Cooperative Venture The authority for the 4-H Youth Development program is vested in a cooperative structure between youth, interested adult volunteers, and the professional expertise of the land-grant universities and the United States Department of Agriculture. Creating opportunities for youth to develop skills and confidence for leadership and self-discipline is a cornerstone of 4-H. Taking the University to Youth in Communities 4-H Youth Development is the only youth program with direct access to technological advances in agriculture and life sciences, home economics, human development, and related areas, which result from land-grant university research. The foundation of 4-H Youth Development is in the practical application of the land-grant university knowledge by youth in their communities. To teach knowledge and life skills which enhance quality of life Learning by doing… Constructive Learning Experiences – Learning by Doing The 4-H Youth Development program creates opportunities for youth to develop skills, practic