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Organization profile
Organization profile
The Department of Youth Development is the only organization of its kind in Minnesota. By researching, training, and delivering youth development programs, it helps to create positive, out-of-school-time, non-formal learning opportunities for young people throughout Minnesota. The Department:
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conducts research on positive youth development
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provides training, education, and tools for youth workers and leaders
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delivers the Minnesota 4-H youth development program
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provides financial support for youth development programs through the Minnesota 4-H Foundation
UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. Our work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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Profiles
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Aysegul Baltaci
- Department of Youth Development - Assistant Extension Professor
Person: Extension Education
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Karen J Beranek
- Department of Youth Development - Education Program Specialist
Person: Academic Professionals
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Hennepin County Food Skills Scoping Review
Gold, A. L. (PI), Baltaci, A. (CoI) & Overcash, F. M. (Other Role)
10/15/24 → 6/30/25
Project: Research project
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Cultivating Future Agriculture Leaders: Expanding Education and Engagement in Soybean Cultivation and Crop Scouting through Minnesota 4-H
Mc Neill, B. R. (PI) & Johnson, A. L. (CoI)
MN SOYBEAN RESEARCH & PROMOTION COUNCIL
9/1/24 → 8/31/25
Project: Research project
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Building Extension Professional’s Capacity to Engage Volunteers: Evaluation of the Developmental Stages of an Extension Professional Model
O’neil, K., Vettern, R., Harrington, R., Maass, S., Mcglaughlin, P. R. & Gauley, J. S., 2024, In: Journal of Extension. 62, 4, 17.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Community-Engaged Professional Development for Staff: An International Learning Experience
Aranda, J. L., Vreyens, J. R., Pokorney, N. L., Walker, K., Spaniolo, L. M. & Slater, M., 2024, (Unpublished).Research output: Contribution to conference › Other
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Mixed-Methods Evaluation of Father Participation in an Adolescent Obesity Prevention Program With Multiple Delivery Methods
Hurtado Choque, G. A., Rodriguez, M. R., Soltani, D., Baltaci, A., Nagao-Sato, S., Alvarez de Davila, S., Monardez, J., Peralta Reyes, A. O. & Reicks, M., Nov 2024, In: Health Promotion Practice. 25, 6, p. 997-1008 12 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Activities
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Department of Youth Development (Organizational unit)
Lonning, J. (Member)
Jul 2020 → …Activity: Membership types › Membership of committee
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Nationwide 4-H Professionals (not officially sanctioned) (External organization)
Lonning, J. (Chair)
Sep 2019Activity: Membership types › Membership of network
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Press/Media
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For Minnesota 4-H, livestock shows go on ... virtually
10/7/20
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Expert Comment or Interview
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4-H’ers innovate to complete virtual competition
Ganje, D. E. & Skuza, J. A.
8/28/20
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Expert Comment or Interview
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COVID throws challenges and opportunities to Minnesota's 4-H youth
Frey, M., Martin, C. T., Turnquist, B. & Viktora, K. K.
8/8/20
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Expert Comment or Interview
Prizes
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Achievement in Service (ASA) Award
Lonning, J. (Recipient), 2018
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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Destinguished Service Award (DSA)
Lonning, J. (Recipient), 2022
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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Minnesota Association of Extension 4-H Agents State Teamwork Award
Lonning, J. (Recipient), Mc Neill, B. R. (Recipient), Pokorney, N. L. (Recipient), Derdowski, J. (Recipient), Kukowski, J. A. (Recipient), Conway, J. A. (Recipient) & Boyce, S. P. (Recipient), 2015
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)