State/Unit: Pennsylvania

James Ross Kahler grew up in Sharon Hill, PA, and was a member of the local 4-H club, which began a lifetime connection with 4-H.  One summer, he … Read more.

Christy Bartley joined Penn State Extension in 1989 and retired in 2017 as Assistant Director of Youth Development, 4-H State Program Leader. Christy raised significant funds for local … Read more.

“Queenie” was her name – my first 4-H project. I grew up on a farm in central Pennsylvania. We were the only farm in the area with Ayrshires. … Read more.

My first 4-H meeting was in Viola, Idaho, population ten!  My mother told me if I didn’t like it, I didn’t have to join.  I refused and she … Read more.

Edward Homing, 4-H and youth agent in Centre County, Pennsylvania, joined Extension in 1974 and retired after 38 years of service. He was a charter member of PAE4-HA, … Read more.

Bud Bryan has worked in the Delaware Co. (PA) 4-H program since 1956, including 42 years as 4-H coordinator. In this very urban county, he grew the annual … Read more.

Bob was hired as the dairy and 4-H agent in Franklin County in 1969. Bob provided leadership to establish the Pennsylvania Association of Extension 4-H agents and served … Read more.

Nancy started a 4-H Horse Club 48 years ago for her oldest daughter, and the rest is history. Spanning four generations of 4-H members in her family, she … Read more.

Dr. Alan Snider gave over 32 years of his professional life to 4-H. He was an Ohio 4-H member, a Michigan 4-H Youth Agent and a 4-H Specialist … Read more.

Anna ‘Mickey’ Peters was raised on a family farm in central PA, the youngest of six children. She joined 4-H at a young age, as her mother was … Read more.

4-H has been a part of Duane’s life since the age of 12. He had several projects, including swine and tomatoes. Early in his 4-H career, he knew … Read more.

Growing up in rural New Jersey, 4-H was a driving force in Brevoort Conover’ life. He knew from his 9 years in Hunterdon County 4-H that he wanted … Read more.

Marilyn Norman has been a 4-H leader in Tioga Co. for over 50 years and serves as organizational leader for the 75 member Liberty Community 4-H Club. As … Read more.

“Daddy Jenks” was born on June 18, 1873 in Prompton, PA. As a young boy, he gave himself his middle name of Garfield after his favorite President. As … Read more.

Rainy Linn was key in establishing a county 4-H roundup. Working with county donors, 7 acres became a 57 acre 4-H Fairgrounds, site of the county fair, the … Read more.