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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Joyce and Jim Agena have volunteered for 4-H since 1988. Joyce was co-leader of the Wee Amigos 4-H club for two years and organizational leader for 11 years. She has been Superintendant of the Lancaster County Fair 4-H Horse Trail show for 11 years, active member of the Horse VIPS Committee for 16 years, and a level tester for four years. Jim provides valuable behind-the-scenes support. In the past, they have also helped with the 4-H dog program.
Their three daughters, Jayme, Carissa and Kendra were all active in 4-H, and helped volunteer at the County Fair after leaving 4-H. Kendra is now leader of a 4-H club.
"I like being around youth and I love animals," says Joyce. "I never had the opportunity myself when young to do any of this. So this has been an awesome experience for me. My favorite part was starting with those first year 4-H'ers and watch them in Groom & Care and each year see them grow and improve. Now I see them as college kids and parents and still loving horses. That is a true blessing."