Ben Capistran Selected as Minnesota 4-H Ambassador
The Crookston High School senior joined a cohort of 28 youth leaders to promote agricultural literacy across the state.
Updated on Oct. 12, 2026 in Youth
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North Star 4-H Club member Ben Capistran has been selected to serve as a Minnesota 4-H Agriculture Ambassador for the 2026-2027 term. He is one of 28 youth leaders chosen to facilitate agricultural outreach throughout the state.
Why it matters
The program selects members who demonstrate a strong passion for agriscience to lead hands-on workshops and promote agricultural literacy. These ambassadors serve as representatives at major state venues to engage their peers and community organizations.
The program accommodates 28 total youth leaders who serve students in grades 10 through first-year college. Organizations requesting an ambassador presence must provide at least two weeks of lead time for event scheduling.
The players
Ben Capistran
He is a senior at Crookston High School and a member of the North Star 4-H Club who was selected for the state ambassadorship.
Minnesota 4-H
This is a statewide youth development program that provides opportunities for students to build leadership skills and explore agricultural sciences.
The details
As an ambassador, Capistran will lead plant science workshops and partner with local schools to bolster agriscience education. He will represent the organization at prominent statewide gatherings, including Farmfest and the Minnesota State Fair, to share his agricultural expertise.
Timeline
The ambassadorship term officially began on October 1, 2026.
The program term is scheduled to conclude on September 30, 2027.
Culture Shift
The appointment reflects a long-standing shift toward prioritizing youth-led initiatives in rural agricultural education. This approach mirrors the broader societal movement to empower students through peer-to-peer mentoring and hands-on skill development in specialized fields.
Community organizations and schools can now coordinate with the new ambassador cohort to host plant science workshops in their local areas. Interested event organizers should submit requests using the official portal at least two weeks in advance to ensure availability.
The takeaway
The selection of student ambassadors underscores the importance of integrating younger voices into agricultural education to ensure industry knowledge reaches the next generation. Local groups can leverage these youth leaders to enhance their community educational programs throughout the coming year.
Further reading
Learn more about the latest developments in local programming by visiting Minnesota Youth.
More information
To book a workshop or invite a representative, please complete the 4-H ambassador event request form.
Source note: This article includes information reported by KROX | The Voice Of The Valley - Your Award Winning Source For Sports, News & Weather in the Crookston Area.
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