The Illinois 4-H State Office is pleased to announce the launch of a new statewide leadership opportunity for Illinois youth seeking to improve food security and food access in their community. The Illinois 4-H Food Advocacy team is a group of teens and young adults from across the state of Illinois who are recognized for their dynamic leadership and who want to increase their impact on the future of food in Illinois. Team members will influence the annual Illinois 4-H Food Action Summit event and provide support for Food Systems programming in Illinois. You will also be eligible for state and nationwide opportunities.

If you're looking for a way to serve your community while strengthening your leadership, communication and advocacy skills, this is the next step for you. Applications, along with one professional reference, are due to the Illinois State 4-H Office by Saturday, May 2nd, 2020. For more information please contact Mark Becker (mbbecker@illinois.edu), Illinois 4-H Food Systems Specialist. 

Application Link: https://go.illinois.edu/Illinois4-HFoodAdvocacyTeamApplication

Professional Reference Link: https://go.illinois.edu/Illinois4-HFoodAdvocacyTeamReference

For more information about the 4-H program, contact your local 4-H and Youth Development Program Coordinator via e-mail at the following addresses: Bureau County (des85@illinois.edu), LaSalle County (fusinatt@illinois.edu), or Marshall-Putnam Counties (amscheel@illinois.edu). Extension offices are located in Princeton, Ottawa, Henry and in Oglesby on the IVCC campus.