"I've learned to not use words and actions that could hurt other people's feelings."

Trystan Stanga, Chancellor

"Anything I can do as an individual to help promote 4-H is excellent. I get a good feeling seeing young people get ahead."

Glenn Barber, Rapid City

"When you donate money…you can't always measure the results. It's kind of like a warm fuzzy…you have to pick a group that has a good reputation."

Joe and Elaine Floyd

"4-H clearly provides a foundation for young people to learn the benefits of contributing to their community."

Don Endres, Brookings

"The skills you gain from going to 4-H events across the state and across the nation builds a foundation to live a very contributing life as a leader."

Lee Larsen, Sioux Falls

"4-H was a great experience for me, and to the extent that we can encourage our kids, through 4-H…to give of themselves to the community, to provide something for others; not be selfish, but be selfless and help other people. I think that's important to making SD continue to be a great place. And 4-H does that for our kids."

Dennis Daugaard, Garretson

“The greatest lessons I learned through 4-H were the importance of life-long friendships.”

Congresswoman Stephanie Herseth-Sandlin, Aberdeen