
John R. Welser
John Welser’s 4-H experiences prepared him for a career in veterinary medicine and research. From 1975 to 1983, Welser served as dean of the MSU College
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John Welser’s 4-H experiences prepared him for a career in veterinary medicine and research. From 1975 to 1983, Welser served as dean of the MSU College
Janet R. Wendland, former Bay County 4-H member, has been a 4-H volunteer in Bay and Saginaw counties since 1958. She has been the Saginaw County 4-H program
From 1957 to 1969 Benjamin Westrate served as the executive director of the Michigan 4-H Foundation. In this role, Westrate led the Foundation in the campaign
David White has dedicated his life to 4-H and agriculture. He purchased his first of three farms at age 22 and has carried on the family heritage of showing
Sally’s love and involvement of 4-H as a member has helped develop her into the person she is today. With her 4-H leaders’ support and her
For the past 30 years, Vera Wiltse has overseen the care of the Orr Community Building, a former one-room schoolhouse that her 4-H community club converted to
Don Wissman joined the Peters 4-H Club in St. Clair County at age 10 and remained active in 4-H through all four years of college at MSU. He was a
Wayne Wood, a former Sanilac County 4-H’er and fourth-generation dairy farmer, is in his second year as the 16th president of the Michigan Farm Bureau.
Dennis Wooden is a partner in Wooden Purebred Swine Farms in Cassopolis, Mich. He is vice president of the Cass County Farm Bureau board of directors and
Dan Wyant, Cass County 4-H alumnus, is currently the president of the Edward Lowe Foundation, an operating foundation that champions the entrepreneurial spirit
4-H has helped to mold me into a better leader, friend and citizen in so many ways.
— Ezri Westrate, Allegan County
Become a permanent part of the Michigan 4-H Children's Garden by sponsoring a brick! Bricks can be donated in your name; in honor of a family, friend or club; or in memory of loved ones. Learn more: Sponsor a brick!.
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.