Vermillion County’s commitment to 4‑H remains strong, which is reflected in the establishment of the Vermillion County 4‑H Program Endowment. Funded through numerous sources including memorials and other private gifts, the endowment ensures that 4‑H will remain...
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Indiana 4‑H’er Wins 2021 Youth in Action Agriculture Award
This year's Youth in Action winner for Agriculture is Madelyn Zimmerman from Milford, Indiana. The 4‑H Youth in Action Program recognizes four confident young leaders with diverse backgrounds and unique perspectives in our core pillar areas: agriculture, civic...
Lake County 4‑H Endowment Honors Life of Jerry Snyder
When Gerald (Jerry) Snyder passed away at the end of 2020, the Snyder family knew they wanted to remember their father by honoring his commitment and service to the Lake County 4‑H program. Brian Snyder, one of Jerry’s sons, led the effort for his father’s memorial...
Crystal Clovers Understand True Impact of Indiana 4‑H
For Judy Singleton, John Torr, and Annie Watts Cloncs, supporting the Indiana 4‑H Foundation means providing opportunities to broaden the capacity of the Indiana 4-H program and reach new audiences. Singleton, Torr, and Cloncs are all Indiana 4‑H Foundation Crystal...
“I Am Living Proof That 4‑H Works!”
The Indiana 4‑H Foundation welcomed donors and supporters to its first-ever online annual meeting on April 21. The virtual event, featuring IndyCar driver and 4‑H alumnus Charlie Kimball, was hosted to thank donors and friends who have supported Indiana 4‑H youth...
Annual Meeting to Feature IndyCar Driver & 4-H Alum Charlie Kimball
April 21 2021 at 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm In recognition of your generous support of the Indiana 4-H Foundation, you’re invited to attend our first-ever VIRTUAL Annual Meeting featuring IndyCar driver Charlie Kimball. Charlie Kimball competes for AJ Foyt Racing as the first...
2020 Donor Honor Roll
YES Grant Offers Opportunity for Youth-Led Hometown Projects
If you (and your friends!) have an idea for a community service project you would like to implement in your hometown, you may apply for funding through our new YES Grant (Youth Engaged Service Grant). 4‑H members understand the importance of philanthropy — of giving...
Whitley County Junior Leaders Secure Grant to Help Feed Families
This past spring in 2020 the Whitley County 4‑H Junior Leaders were all sheltering in place due to the worldwide pandemic. As our group continued to meet virtually we began to talk about the struggles everyone was having and how some things had become very difficult...
Farm Credit Mid-America Challenge Results
Your gifts to the Farm Credit Mid-America Challenge made a huge difference! Together, we raised $122,901 for Indiana 4-H Youth. Thanks so much Farm Credit Mid-America for inspiring the next generation of leaders! Farm Credit Mid-America is an...
New Board Members Broaden the Reach of IN 4-H
The Indiana 4-H Foundation has added three new members to our Board of Directors. Roger Sherer of Wells County; Annie Smith of Marion County; and Eric Wolfe of Putnam County will join the other Foundation board members to broaden the impact and reach of Indiana state...
YES Grant Funding is Taking Out the Trash in Clay County
Kylee Bosstick from Clay County set a goal to install new trash cans alongside three other 4-Hers at their local fairgrounds. Her goal was to eliminate litter on the ground, improve the look of the fairgrounds and improve the safety of attendees. All the while, making...