Michigan Farm Bureau 4-H Excellence in Agriculture Award Recipients

Melanie Barnes

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

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Michelle Barnes

Michelle Barnes

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

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Melissa Barnett LaForest

Melissa Barnett LaForest

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

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Katheryn Bell

Katheryn Bell

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

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Donna Budd

Donna Budd

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

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Phil and Kathy Carter

Phil and Kathy Carter

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

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Marci René Charest

Marci René Charest

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

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Patti Christmas

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

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Beth Clark

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

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Diane Cole

Diane Cole

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

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Brooklyn Hetrick, Oakland County

4-H has been an incredibly transformative experience for me. It has opened up a whole new world of opportunities, allowed me to form lasting relationships, and given me the chance to make a positive impact in the lives of others.

— Brooklyn Hetrick, Oakland County

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