An Evening With the Director

Episode Number 41

An Evening With the Director

February 28, 2026

What’s new with 4-H? What excites the state? Those are the questions we asked the Idaho State 4-H Director.

Nancy Shelstad, a full professor based out of the Caldwell Research and Extension Center, Idaho Agricultural Experiment Station under the University of Idaho has worked in numerous roles for 4-H in Idaho. She has served as the Area Extension Educator — 4-H Youth Development in the Caldwell Research and Extension Center; and now is the acting Interim State 4-H Director.

Her experience with youth development is far-reaching, and she’s brought a wealth of experience. Today…

…Ok, maybe it was last fall, sometime…

…at some point, Joe sat down with Nancy to talk about her vision for Idaho 4-H. Where the program is headed, what she’s excited about, and what’s shaking across the state.

Special Guests

  • Nancy Shelstad: Interim State 4-H Director   [ Website ]

Episode Credits

  • Host: Joe Stanley
  • Host - Idaho State 4-H Communications Director: Halee Rowland

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What is 4‑H?

4‑H is delivered by Cooperative Extension—a community of more than 100 public universities across the nation that provides experiences where young people learn by doing. For more than 100 years, 4‑H has welcomed young people of all beliefs and backgrounds, giving kids a voice to express who they are and how they make their lives and communities better.

Through life-changing 4‑H programs, nearly six million kids and teens have taken on critical societal issues, such as addressing community health inequities, engaging in civil discourse and advocating for equity and inclusion for all.

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