4-H club members from all over Nevada had the unique opportunity to dive into the heart of Nevada’s government, exploring the Legislative Building and meeting their state representatives! Throughout the day they got to sit alongside their senators and assembly people, listening in on important committee discussions and seeing firsthand how laws are made in our state.

Participants also had the opportunity to meet President Brian Sandoval and Extension Director Jacob Dedecker. They also explored the historic streets of Virginia City and visited and toured the beautiful University of Nevada, Reno campus.

Thank you to everyone who made this an amazing experience for our youth. Go Nevada! Go Pack!

4-H youth gather around President Brian Sandoval for a picture. Sandoval is holding up a blue Nevada 4-H sweater.
4-H youth pose for a group picture on the Block N statue on the University's campus.
4-H youth pose for a picture at the legislature in front of three flags.
President Brian Sandoval speaking to 4-H youth from a podium.
Director Jake DeDecker speaking to 4-H youth from a podium.
Two 4-H youth pose for a picture with Senator Rochelle T. Nguyen in her office.
Two 4-H youth pose for a picture with Majority Whip Howard Watts in his office.
4-H youth in front of the legislature, gathered around a man in a suit.
 
Morales, Y. 2025, A memorable experience at 4-H Capitol Days, Extension | University of Nevada, Reno

Extension Associated Contacts

Yaritza Ileana Morales
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Also of Interest:

 
What is a Food Desert?
If a desert is a place where water is hard to find, a food desert is an area where healthy food is hard to come by. Having healthy foods in one’s immediate neighborhood from places such as stores, farmers markets or community gardens influences one’s food choices and what one eat...
 Spears, K., Powell, P. and Kim, W. Y. 2014, University of Nevada Cooperative Extension, Fact Sheet-14-05