Posted on August 22, 2024 at 5:00 PM by Emily Saveraid
Jim and Karwyn Gibson live near Panora, where they farm row crops and raise show pigs with their two daughters, Reagan and Riley. They both found a passion for the organization through showing livestock in their youth. They exhibited their animals at the local, state, and national level. This love of animals is what led them to Iowa State University. Karwyn graduated from ISU with degrees in horticulture and agricultural studies. When their daughters were old enough to start Clover Kids, Karwyn became the club leader. This grew into her becoming the Wichita Wildcats 4-H Club leader in Guthrie County. She has been a leader for Guthrie County 4-H for over fifteen years.
Jim graduated from ISU with a bachelor's in agricultural economics and continued his education at Western Kentucky University, where he coached the livestock judging team. His love of livestock led him to join the Guthrie County Youth Committee, where he served for over twelve years, with a five-year term as president. He also helped coach local livestock judging teams.
It is hard to list all of the ways that Jim and Karwyn have served their community. Some include starting a local swine show, helping raise money for projects, volunteering in the community, and serving in leadership roles. Beyond that, however, they have always shown a helping hand to any youth who needed it. Whether helping with 4-H entries, hosting educational clinics, providing project guidance, or simply offering advice, Jim and Karwyn have always been there. Guthrie County greatly appreciates everything they have done for the community's youth.
