Paul Hoshiko

    Agriculturalist, Entrepreneur

    Kersey, Colorado

    Paul Hoshiko was a lifelong advocate of 4-H and a national 4-H Alumni winner who spearheaded development of the Colorado 4-H Foundation. In 1952, he became the second male delegate to participate in the International 4-H Youth Exchange when he traveled to Scotland to stay with three different families for six months.

    Paul has supported 4-H with distinction as he sought to increase financial support of programs through the Colorado 4-H Youth Fund. He gave leadership, time and personal resources to ensure opportunities would always be available to 4-H youth.

    Weld County 4-H member 1940′ – 50′
    Served as Colorado 4-H Youth Fund chairman and trustee for 40 years.

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    “I could not afford to go to college. Four-H was the next closest thing to a formal education. We live in a world of intercommunication and travel. We should take advantage of this technology to break down the misunderstandings and prejudice between nations.”

    My 4-H Story