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.
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Jim has volunteered for 4-H since his oldest daughter started 4-H nearly 20 years ago. He has helped members of the Flying Hoofs and Riding Wranglers 4-H clubs with horse, beef, swine, sheep and goat projects. He has also helped with fitting, selection and nutrition clinics.
"I liked watching the kids go through stages as they gained more knowledge, experience and confidence in their livestock endeavors through the years," Jim says. "My favorite experience as a 4-H volunteer was watching the many successes–along with some failures–my children had in 4-H."
Jim, his wife Cindy and their three children are all 4-H alumni. He is manager of the Farmers Cooperative Company Martell branch. He, his wife and his company sponsor numerous trophies for the animal shows at the Lancaster County Fair. He has served on the Lancaster County Ag Society board of directors. He is a life member of the American Quarter Horse Association and member of the Nebraska Cattlemen Association.