4-H Excellence in Agriculture nominations due March 15

Close your eyes and picture the volunteers in your county Farm Bureau who really invest in the next generation of young ag leaders.

Who comes to mind? 

A lot of the time their investments are channeled through the county 4-H program, and just as often these vital people receive little recognition. MFB’s Excellence in Agriculture Award is a great way for your county Farm Bureau to recognize these crucially important volunteers. 

The 4-H Excellence in Agriculture Award recognizes 4-H volunteers for their achievements and contributions to the 4-H program. It’s funded by Michigan Farm Bureau’s 4-H Excellence in Agriculture Endowment Fund to recognize volunteers — or groups — who have exhibited excellence in 4-H youth education and leadership development in the areas of 4-H beef cattle; dairy cattle; goats; horses; horticulture, crops and soils; poultry; rabbits; sheep; swine; and veterinary science.

Award recipients get a $1,000 grant to a 4-H agriculture program of their choice, for use toward volunteer training, purchasing supplies and curriculum materials, or to enhance 4-H agricultural programming locally or statewide.

To learn more about the MFB 4-H Excellence in Agriculture Award and nominate a deserving volunteer visit the Michigan 4-H Foundation website. Nominations are due March 15.