The Missouri 4-H community honored the 2023 inductees into the Missouri 4-H Hall of Fame in August at State Fair Community College in Sedalia.

“This year’s inductees represent not just the best but a commitment to making the best even better,” said Rachel Augustine, senior director of advancement for the Missouri 4-H Foundation. “With unwavering dedication, remarkable contributions and a profound legacy of volunteer leadership, these remarkable individuals have elevated the standards of excellence within the 4-H program.”

Inductees representing 33 counties and one inductee representing the state established a legacy totaling 1,061 years of service to 4-H, Augustine said. Friends and family members attended the 17th annual event sponsored by FCS Financial and the Missouri State Fair in partnership with the Missouri 4-H Foundation.

The inductees from the KMMO listening area include:
-Robert “Bob” Idel, statewide
-Stella Patton, Carroll County
-Wilfred “Jerry” and Margaret Monk, Cooper County
-Pam Callahan, Johnson County
-Gary and Barb Copenhaver, Lafayette County

Photo courtesy of Amanda Stapp