Wayne R. Adam
Wayne Adam, a lifelong resident of Sanilac County, resides on his familys centennial farm. In 2004 he retired as owner/manager of Agri-Business, Marlette
Wayne Adam, a lifelong resident of Sanilac County, resides on his familys centennial farm. In 2004 he retired as owner/manager of Agri-Business, Marlette
As the primary owner and operator of the Adam Family Farms, Alan Adam has jumpstarted his family’s swine farm. Together, with his son Derek, they have
Jamie Clover Adams was born and raised on a Berlin Township farm in Saranac, Mich. She was an Ionia County 4-H member from 1972-1982 involved with 4-H cooking,
Ivan Anthony, Mason County 4-H member for eight years, has served as the Mason County clerk since 1976. Recognized as a model county government leader, Anthony
Gale Arent has dedicated his life to agriculture and Extension work. He began his career as owner and manager of his family farm in Watervliet before becoming
In 1965, Oceana County 4-H’er Edward C. Babbitt began what has grown into a multi-million dollar hobby and very successful business, Babbitt’s
Jack Barnes, a 4-H member for nine years, served as general manager for 26 of the 39 years he worked for the Michigan Milk Producers Association, a Fortune 500
A 10-year member of the Okemos 4-H Club, Max Benne’s 4-H achievements included winning the State Poultry Judging Award, delegate to the National 4-H
Margaret A. Bethel has served almost 25 years extending the knowledge of Michigan State University to help transform the lives of people in Michigan’s
Sarah Black has been a dedicated member of the Michigan Farm Bureau team since 1993. She has been an MFB regional representative, coordinator of MFB ProFILE:
4-H started with dogs but has transformed into something much more. I can be an active member in group projects and I have become a better person altogether. I am so grateful to have had a 4-H experience that impacted me so much. I don’t know what my life would be without the wonderful opportunity of 4-H.
— Jordan Davis, Berrien County
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Outstanding Michigan 4-H alumni, volunteers, youth, staff and partners were recognized Sept. 21 during the 2024 Michigan 4-H Legacy Awards Celebration in East Lansing. Awards presented at the event, which was hosted by Michigan State University Extension and the Michigan 4-H Foundation, are among some of Michigan 4-H’s highest honors for adults.