Lancaster County 4-H presents a Heart of 4-H Award to a Lancaster County 4-H volunteer each month in recognition of outstanding volunteer serice. The purpose of this award is to recognize volunteers who are, indeed, the heart of 4-H.
See All Heart of 4-H WinnersDiane has volunteered for 4-H since she was a youth member in Colorado. She has been superintendent of the 4-H/FFA Dairy Cattle Show at the Lancaster County Super Fair for many years and has helped organize several dairy cattle clinics. Diane is also secretary of the Nebraska State Dairy Association.
“A dairy cattle project is a high maintenance project that promotes a work ethic,” Diane says. “The county and state fairs are a highlight for many of the 4-H youth. These fairs give the youth a place to excel in their areas of interest, to gain confidence and self-esteem, and to make new friends. It is rewarding to see a first year 4-H’er receive their first blue ribbon and beam with a big smile on their face, thinking that next year they are going for the trophy! With only a handful of dairies left in Lancaster County, we are keeping the dairy industry in the eyes of the public with our 4-H youth. I will continue to support our 4-H youth, especially those in dairy and agriculture. After all, they are the future.”