August 15, 2025
Six Kansas 4-H Members Return from International Exchanges
Kansas 4-H members returned from one- or two-month exchanges in July and August, where they experienced local culture in Costa Rica or Japan. Each of them experienced the culture of the individual host family through a homestay. Back at home, they are preparing to share their experiences with local 4-H clubs and groups this fall and winter. The 2025 delegates and 4-H counties/districts by programs they participated in are:
Costa Rica:
Ariana Baltazor, Saline County, Central Kansas District
Japan 8-Weeks:
Zane Betzold, Osborne County, Post Rock District
Sierra McCoy, Pottawatomie County
Japan 4-Weeks:
Zabel Collins, Pottawatomie County
Austin Maycumber, Bourbon County, Southwind District
Landon Wisbey, Saline County, Central Kansas District
Those in neighboring counties may contact the returning travelers through their local Extension offices or Mary Kay Munson, State International Exchange Coordinator at mkm2@ksu.edu.