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Who’s Who in 4-H?Kansas State UniversityThis land grant college has the responsibility for taking education to the people of the state. The 4-H program is part of that mission.K-State 4-H Youth Development Office—www.Kansas4-H.org 201 Umberger Hall, Kansas State University, Manhattan, KS 66506 Phone: 785-532-5800State 4-H SpecialistsLocated in Manhattan, specialists are responsible for specific parts of the 4-H program.Kansas 4-H Foundation—https://www.kansas4hfoundation.org/The Kansas 4-H Foundation works with businesses, organizations, individuals, and families who share a common desire to support a statewide effort of growing our future leaders.Sunflower District Extension Board—http://www.sunflower.k-state.edu/about/board.html The extension board is the policy-making authority for 4-H Youth Development programming within its jurisdiction.4-H Program Development Committee (PDC)This group of six extension council members are appointed by the district executive board. They are responsible for the program direction of the county 4-H program. They implement and help carry out new programs and suggest improvement for 4-H and other youth programs conducted by K-State Research and Extension.County Extension Agents—http://www.sunflower.k-state.edu/about/They are professionals who help carry out the 4-H PDC’s objectives. Sunflower District has an office in Sharon Springs, St. Francis, and Goodland. The District has three agents who specialize in a specific area – agriculture, family and consumer science, and 4-H Youth Development. We also have an area agronomy specialist serving the District and is located in Colby.Area Extension Office—https://www.northwest.k-state.edu/Located in Colby, it houses an Area Director and several subject matter specialists.Area 4-H Specialists-Located in Colby, an Area 4-H Specialist assists County Extension Agents in developing and carrying out 4-H and Youth Development programs.Rock Springs 4-H Center (Kansas State 4-H Camp)— https://www.rockspringsranch4hcamp.org/ Located near Junction City, Kansas. Cheyenne County 4-H’ers in 3rd through teens entering 12th grade are able to attend any camp that fits their schedule in June or July!Cheyenne County Fair-http://www.cheyenneksfair.com/28