State/Unit: Minnesota

Growing up on a farm near Canada and away from the outside world, 4-H became my link to a wider multicultural array of people.  As a 4-H family, … Read more.

Bill was active in a rural Minnesota 4-H club and continued to be dedicated to 4-H throughout his 32 year career. As an agent in Wisconsin, a county … Read more.

Wayne has worn many hats in 4-H: Club Member, Junior Leader, Club & Project Leader, Asst. County Agent (mentored Delores Andol), District 4-H Director (mentored by Leonard Harkness), … Read more.

Bill Stevens was raised on a small farm near Hinckley, MN and attended the University of MN. He joined Federal Cartridge in 1965 and retired in 2007. For … Read more.

During over 60 years with 4-H, Juanita has been a member, youth and adult leader, parent, educator, mentor and donor. Academically grounded in adult education, volunteer leadership, youth … Read more.

During a 40-year Extension career, Sue Fisher provided program leadership in Expressive Arts, Programs for Younger Children, 4-H Expanded Food and Nutrition, Camping and Environmental Education, International, Communications, … Read more.

Organizing 4-H activities started for Delores as a young girl. Her 4-H career began as a member in 1941 when she started the Jadis 4-H Club as a … Read more.

When Theodore “Dad” Erickson started the first Minnesota school fair in 1902, boys brought homegrown produce and girls exhibited baking and sewing projects. In 1904, Dad started the … Read more.

Fresh from a naval assignment in WWII, Leonard Harkness became director of Minnesota 4-H at age 32 and stayed for 31 years. Leonard and his staff expanded opportunities … Read more.