Since 2020, thousands of Indiana 4‑Hers have benefitted from funds provided through the generosity of Premier Companies. For the 2024-2025 cycle, they have committed $100,000 to 4‑H projects across southern Indiana! Here is an overview of some of the most recent projects made possible by the Premier Companies gifts:
Bartholomew County
Educator: Elisabeth Eaton
Funding Received: $2,500 for shade cloth for livestock barn
Clark County
Educator: Katie Whiteford
Funding Received: $8,100 for Mobile Ag Day in schools; livestock workshop; subscription to Judging Team website
Crawford County
Educator: Molley Hasenour & Gail Peitzmeier
Funding Received: $5,500 for Clovers Initiative 4‑H experience in the classroom, K-5
Franklin County
Educator: Elizabeth Simmermeyer
Funding Received: $4,800 for LEGO Robotics Club; 4th grade Farm to Fork
Jackson County
Educator: Richard Beckort
Funding Received: $3,400 for rabbit cages
Jefferson County
Educator: Britt Copeland
Funding Received: $2,500 for Horse & Pony Club Camp expansion to hire equine professionals; improve horse barn; nutrition program
Jennings County
Educator: Rebekah Cartwright
Funding Received: $5,000 for middle school rocket launch; monthly visits at K-5 schools
Johnson County
Educator: Heather Dougherty
Funding Received: $11,582 for curriculum with Reality Works; bus sponsor
Lawrence County
Educator: Lesley Lodmell
Funding Received: $5,800 for Class to Clover program; Food, Fun & 4‑H Around the World program
Monroe County
Educator: Clint Deck
Funding Received: $7,148 for learning labs kits and STEM experiences for electrical and welding components
Owen County
Educator: Cassie Linville
Funding Received: $2,600 for 4‑H exhibit hall upgrades; project workshops
Rush County
Educator: Sarah Gettinger
Funding Received: $4,000 for Class to Clover program; chick embryology
Scott County
Educator: Megan Stone
Funding Received: $3,020 for beginner horseman clinic; livestock workshop series; riding clinics
Washington County
Educator: Taylor Chastain
Funding Received: $3,950 for spring animal science SPARK program with field trip to Feldun Ag Center; Ag in the Classroom; dog agility/obedience equipment
Martin County
Educator: Dena Held
Funding Received: $1,500 for education workshops
Decatur County
Educator: Christopher Fogle
Funding Received: $2,900 for supporting half the cost of 4‑H camp fees for up to 25 youth
Switzerland County
Educator: Kyle Weaver
Funding Received: $4,500 for leadership, mentorship, and civic engagement programs
Morgan County
Educator: Rena Jo Sheldon
Funding Received: $3,400 for tractor auto-guidance technology for teaching about careers in farming
Floyd County
Educator: Sam McCollum
Funding Received: $9,000 to purchase equipment specific to safety of animals and increase in youth participation
Dearborn County
Educator: Liz Beiersdorfer
Funding Received: $800 for educational programs for K-8
Area 2/3: Area 2 Education Fund
Educator: Leslie Lodmell
Funding Received: $8,000 for camp counselors retreat/training; offset increase in price for 3-day/2-night camp
Thank you, Premier Companies!