National 4-H Hall of Fame Inductees

Posted on 04/06/2011 at 12:49 PM

C. J. Gauger - Iowa State 4-H Leader, 1959-79 4-H Stats: ECOP 4-H sub-committee, 1963-67; chair 1964-67. Integrated the boy's and girl's 4-H organizations. Lead the development of a mission statement integrating 'living' and subject matter skills for youth development. Governor's Youth Council, 1970-75; chair 1972-74. Awards: USDA Superior Service...

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Posted on 04/06/2011 at 11:25 AM

George Washington Carver - Researcher, Teacher, 4-H & Extension Pioneer Carver's horticultural talents were recognized at a young age. In 1891, he became the first African American to enroll at Iowa State College of Agriculture and Mechanic Arts. His studies exposed him to the "hands on" and "minds on" methods of...

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