Iowa 4-H Foundation

National 4-H Hall of Fame Inductees

Posted on February 20, 2026 at 2:18 PM by Emily Saveraid

Jim Tobin was an Iowa 4-H member whose leadership roles included State 4-H Council, Boys State 4-H Vice President, National 4-H Conference delegate and Iowa 4-H Foundation Youth Representative. He was a 4-H Young Agricultural Specialist Exchange Program delegate to the Soviet Union in 1978. He served as Adair Co. (IA) Extension Director in 1979-81. Jim joined Monsanto’ agricultural unit in 1983. His Monsanto career spanned over 31 years before retiring in Dec. 2014. His assignments included leadership roles in product management, seed business integration, crop protection and the global cotton business, providing valuable opportunities to work with seed, biotech and crop chemical customers and products.

Categories: 2025

Posted on February 20, 2026 at 2:10 PM by Emily Saveraid

James “Jim” Borel has dedicated over four decades to the global agriculture and food sector, showcasing his leadership and commitment to advancing these industries. Jim was nominated to the National 4-H Hall of Fame by National 4-H Council.

Categories: 2025

Posted on February 20, 2026 at 2:01 PM by Emily Saveraid

Jerry Parsons of Ames, Iowa, was inducted into the National 4-H Hall of Fame on Oct. 14 in Washington, D.C., for his lifetime achievements and contributions to 4-H.

Honored by Iowa State University and the Iowa 4-H Youth Development program, Parsons was one of 16 people inducted during the ceremony held at the Kellogg Conference Hotel at Gallaudet University.

Categories: 2021

Posted on February 20, 2026 at 1:58 PM by Emily Saveraid

Chuck Morris was inducted at the 2024 National 4-H Hall of Fame ceremony for a lifetime of achievements and contributions to 4-H youth development, including serving as the state 4-H leader for nine years. Honored by the National Association of Extension 4-H Youth Development Professionals, Morris is one of 15 who were inducted during a ceremony Oct. 14 at the organization’s national conference in Boise, Idaho.

Categories: 2024

Posted on August 24, 2012 at 3:09 PM by Global Reach

Theodore "Ted" Hutchcroft - Information Director, National 4-H Club Foundation Hometown: Mediapolis, Iowa Nominated by: National 4-H Council Major 4-H...

Posted on April 6, 2011 at 12:53 PM by Global Reach

Florine Swanson - Executive Director, Iowa 4-H Foundation 4-H Efforts: Iowa 4-H member 9 years. National 4-H Congress, 1959. National...

Posted on April 6, 2011 at 12:49 PM by Global Reach

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...

Posted on April 6, 2011 at 12:45 PM by Global Reach

O. H. Benson - Wright County, Iowa School Superintendent 4-H Efforts: Benson helped to establish agriculture and domestic science in...

Posted on April 6, 2011 at 12:41 PM by Global Reach

Fannie Buchanan - Writer of 4-H Songs 4-H Efforts: Fannie Buchanan became involved in the 4-H music program in the...

Posted on April 6, 2011 at 11:25 AM by Global Reach

George Washington Carver - Researcher, Teacher, 4-H & Extension Pioneer Carver's horticultural talents were recognized at a young age. In...
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