Ag educators are often tasked with making engaging and informative programs for students. 
 

Henry Craft, 4-H Youth Development Educator for the U of I Extension in Dewitt, Macon, and Piatt Counties, explains his job is to work with students and teachers in the classroom to teach about 4-H. One of his current programs centers around nutrition and wellness. 

One of the major draws of 4-H and ag education is the wide variety of topics they can cover. Craft has created a program revolving around drones and their uses in agriculture. 

While physical wellness is an important part of education for young people, emotional wellness is something Craft tries to teach because more and more students are struggling with their mental health. He does this by inviting them to a program to play tabletop games. 

Craft says his goal is always to have fun so the kids don't realize they're learning these important skills. He continues to develop programs to bring into schools. If you are interested in having these programs in your classroom, you can reach him at hcraft@illinois.edu or go to extension.illinois.edu/dmp