State/Unit: Delaware

Even though Karen Crouse was not a youth member of the 4-H program, when she married her husband, her involvement of working and helping youth in Delaware grow … Read more.

Even though Karen Crouse was not a youth member of the 4-H program, when she married her husband, her involvement of working and helping youth in Delaware grow … Read more.

The 4-H program is impressive: teaching responsibility, character, and sportsmanship, even when we lose. 4-H members assume obligations, make commitments, and lead younger members. They don’t sit and … Read more.

Mark Manno’s 40-year career in Cooperative Extension included 26 years as a County Agent in Virginia (2 yrs.), Maryland (3 yrs.) and Delaware (21 yrs.). He then served … Read more.

Ruth Ann Messick organized and was leader of the Peach Blossom 4-H Club in Kent County for over 40 years. The club focused on citizenship, leadership and community … Read more.

Joy Sparks’ lifelong love of 4-H began as a nine-year member followed by a 35-year career as a county 4-H agent, area agent and State Leader. At the … Read more.

Larry and Pat Shaffer pioneered urban 4-H in Delaware. In 1965 they started the Highlanders 4-H Club in Wilmington. The Highlanders were always among the top clubs, enrolling … Read more.

Thurman Adams is a farmer and President of T.G. Adams and Sons, Inc. feed and grain business. He was elected to the Delaware State Senate in 1972. From … Read more.

Born in Slaughter Neck, Ruth Ann left school at age 16 to help on her family’ farm. She belonged to the Slaughter Neck 4-H Club and has fond … Read more.

Marion MacDonald worked in Extension for over 30 years, starting in the early 1950′ as a Home Demonstration Agent in Oregon and then as 4-H Educator in Kent … Read more.

Sam Gwinn came to Sussex Co., Delaware in 1948 as a young 4-H agent and retired 36 years later as Director of Extension. Sam grew up on a … Read more.