State/Unit: North Carolina

Ed was employed by Arkansas Extension from 1980-1986 as an extension 4-H agent. During that time, he initiated an Omelet Day fundraiser that established a yearly budget of … Read more.

Green-Holley was masterful in acquiring multiple significant contracts and grants for youth and family development programs addressing critical issues affecting citizens in low-wealth communities. Led the effort to … Read more.

Judy’s life was shaped by growing up on a dairy farm, participating in everything 4-H had to offer, and utilizing leadership skills in school and community. Judy attended … Read more.

Grant writing and resource development for 4-H was a priority. A federal grant made it possible to expand afterschool programming for 200 youth and provide wrap around care … Read more.

I have been blessed, along with my wife Vanette, to have worked and grown with people involved with premier youth development programs:  The American Youth Foundation (AYF), St. … Read more.

Howard made a positive impact on every life he touched as a role model, a mentor and a leader in the NC Extension and 4-H program. He had … Read more.

Sharon Runion Rowland, 11-year Mitchell 4-Her, participated in Leadership, Citizenship, Nutrition/Preservation and Consumer Science. She attended 4-H Congress twice, as a National Leadership and State Consumer Education winner … Read more.

Born and raised in a tobacco-farming family in Warren County, North Carolina, since age 9, Clark devoted his 4-H project work to entomology – especially the study and … Read more.

From her early life as a farm girl in rural Maryland to her becoming the first woman in history ever elected to statewide executive office in North Carolina, … Read more.

Mike was an 11 year 4-H member and volunteer in Guilford Co. with projects from livestock to public speaking, veterinary science, horticulture, citizenship and leadership. During his NC … Read more.

Dalton Proctor joined 4-H in Wilson Co. at age 10. His projects included steers, pigs, corn and tobacco. After earning a PhD he became a NC community development … Read more.

Dr. Chester D. Black was the third North Carolina state 4-H Leader from 1970-1975. When he arrived, a new volunteer-led community club program was under way with a … Read more.

With simple beginnings as a farm boy and 4-H member in Wayne Co., Edmund Aycock is one of the most respected individuals in the state. Edmund had many … Read more.

4-H member, volunteer, agent, pioneer Camping Specialist, donor, mentor – these exemplify Fred’ commitment to NC 4-H. As a 4-H member in Guilford Co., Fred was tapped into … Read more.