Local youth have the opportunity to take the next step in their professional development by attending the 4-H Officer Training to be held Saturday, October 19th from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at the Lincoln Land Community College- Litchfield campus. This event is free and looks to show 4-Her's what it takes to be successful in any of the elected positions.

Taylor Pope, 4-H Youth Development Program Coordinator, says this training will give a look inside what it takes to be a 4-H Officer.

Pope describes these elected positions and the ways officers operate as youth-focused and youth-run.

Pope herself was very involved in 4-H and being an officer. She says the takeaway in professional development is valuable.

Learn more about 4-H Officer Training at go.illinois.edu/cjmm4-HOfficerTraining.

Taylor Pope appeared as a guest on the WTIM Morning Show.