NY Youth Ag Leadership Conference
2024 Youth Agriculture Leadership Conference
November 13-14th, 2024
Albany, NY
Governor Hochul will convene New York’s first-ever collaborative youth agriculture leadership conference this fall, November 13-14 in Albany. The conference will encourage collaboration among youth agriculture organizations and provide young leaders the opportunity to connect with state leaders to better understand how policy shapes the interconnected food, agriculture and natural resource industries.
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Students will explore the many challenges and possibilities within these industries, connect with other students and professionals regarding their own interests and aspirations, and discover the vast array of career possibilities that await them in the future and reflect the future workforce needs of New York.
Event Information and Documents for attendees
Take a little time to explore these resources in advance of attending to prep you for participation in the New York Youth Agriculture Leadership Conference (NYYALC)
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Proudly Representing Yourself & 4-H Experience
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Write down and practice your elevator pitch. Explore the elements of a memorable story and create your own.
Crafting Your 4-H Elevator Speech
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What is New York State 4-H Youth Development?
Additional Exploration
Check out this resource so you can craft an elevator pitch: a recipe for sharing a memorable story, and some tips. A special thank you to the National 4-H Council who prepared these slides for our NYS 4-H Youth in Action award winner in 2022. Memorable Story and Tips
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How Government Works
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At the New York Youth Agriculture Leadership Conference, you will be traveling to the state Capitol so take some time to learn about how government works. Here are some fun activities to learn vocabulary to support your exploration of government and our court system.
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Additional Exploration
​Review and complete the word scrambles, crosswords, and quizzes embedded in the guide. A special thanks to Zenith Taylor, Esq of the Unified Court System for sharing the Learning about the Courts resource.
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Conversation Starters
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At the New York Youth Agriculture Leadership Conference, you will meet other youth, leaders from agricultural organizations, legislators, and more. Here is a short video on how to enhance your communication skills and start a conversation.
Review the New York Farm Bureau website (information to integrate into your conversation starters)
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Conversation Starters https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0LIC6sLmWxg
Additional Exploration
​Practice and apply these skills! Practice using two of the tips presented in the video to start a conversation while waiting in line at a store or meeting someone new at your school.
Peruse with a parent or guardian (your caregiver will need to sign into LinkedIn to gain access)
LinkedIn A Small Talk Guide for Introverts
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