
Melanie Barnes
Since the beginning of her involvement with the 4-H program in Iosco County in 2006, Melanie Barnes has worked diligently to help local 4-H members gain skills

Since the beginning of her involvement with the 4-H program in Iosco County in 2006, Melanie Barnes has worked diligently to help local 4-H members gain skills

Michelle Barnes got her start with 4-H in 1998, and today she volunteers with five clubs: 4-H Dairy Starter Calf Club, 4-H Shooting Sports, Calhoun County 4-H

Melissa LaForest’s passion for horses started when she was a 4-H member. Today she shares that passion with 4-H members as a 4-H volunteer. LaForest started

Katheryn Bell started volunteering with 4-H in 2017 when her young children became interested in the program. During the COVID-19 pandemic, she took on the

Donna Budd, a former 4-H’er who grew up on a farm, is committed to teaching future generations about 4-H and agriculture. A 4-H volunteer since 2008, Budd

Phil and Kathy Carter have led the Pretty Porkers 4-H Club in Oceana County since 1980. Phil also served on the Oceana County 4-H Council for six years and on

Marci Charest has served as the Ingham County 4-H Horse Judging Team coach for the past five years. She brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to 4-H with
Patti Christmas has been a 4-H volunteer leader of the Firestone Farms 4-H Club for the past four years. She teaches the youth in her club different ways to
Only a leader for a short time, Beth Clark has already made an impact. Driving 4-H’ers to opportunities when their parents are unable and creating

Diane Cole has been building a 4-H program that has been enriching lives and impacting the community since 1987. Diane and her husband Kip have established the
4-H has helped me overcome anxiety and build confidence in myself and my abilities...It has taught me how to be responsible, dependable and compassionate—qualities I use every day. Through 4-H, I’ve learned that even small acts of kindness can make a big difference in the world around me, and it’s given me the courage to lead, speak up and make an impact in my community.
— Elliana Specht, Saginaw County

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