Overview
Recently I [Matt] had a chance to interview 4-H youth member Myah who is also this year's 4-H club president for Ophir in Placer County. The following are Myah's responses to my questions.
About Myah
[Matt] What is your current role in the 4-H program? Describe your involvement and any leadership responsibilities you have.
[Myah] I am currently President of the Ophir Club. I plan and run monthly officer meetings as well as club meetings. I am also Teen Leader of the Ophir Swine Project where I teach project members how to raise and show pigs.
About Myah's Spark
[Matt] What is your “spark”?
[Myah] My spark that I have been able to find, with much help from the 4-H Program, is my love of agriculture and my passion to promote it. Being able to raise animals to produce meat has taught me so much about the importance of meat production and farming. I have been able to find my love for producing quality food for public consumption.
Myah's 4-H Accomplishments
[Matt] As a 4-H'er, what are some of your proudest accomplishments?
[Myah] As a 4-H member, some of my proudest accomplishments have been working with youth members to practice their public speaking skills and watch them gain confidence in their presentation skills. Being a person who was very shy when I started out in 4-H, I have grown a lot in my public speaking skills as a result of the presenting opportunities I have been given throughout my involvement in the program. So it really means a lot to me that I can now help youth members do the same thing that others helped me do when I was just starting out.
Looking to the Future
[Matt] Where do you see yourself in the next three years?
[Myah] In the next three years, I see myself finishing up college and starting a career in the field of Agricultural Business. I also see myself working hard in everything that I do to give my help and support to the 4-H program by volunteering. I also plan to open a business that offers job opportunities to youth and teens looking to learn more about, and be involved in, agriculture.
Advice for 4-H Members
[Matt] What advice would you give other 4-H youth members?
[Myah] A piece of advice that I would give to other 4-H members would be that you should always push yourself. If there is ever something that you want to do one day that you don't feel like you can do now; you need to take steps to bring yourself one step closer to what you dream of doing. 4-H is a program that turns dreams into reality. The opportunities you will receive when you work hard are endless, and if you push yourself to achieve what you desire, you will go very far in life.
Impact of 4-H Volunteers on Myah's Life
[Matt] What impact have 4-H volunteers made in your life?
[Myah] The main impact I have been able to experience as a result of my 4-H [volunteer] leaders has been the growth of my own leadership skills. Being able to watch and learn from leaders that I appreciate and admire has taught me how I want to lead others myself.
About the 4-H Program
To learn more about the 4-H program in Placer County, please check out our website.