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National 4-H Hall of Fame

The following are the Illinois members of the National 4-H Hall of Fame:

  • Lawrence Biever, Extension 4-H Agent, Chicago (Inducted in 2002)
  • John R. Block, President and CEO of Food Marketing Institute, Former U.S. Secretary of Agriculture (Inducted in 2003)
  • William B. Otwell, 4-H Pioneer, Illinois farmer, President of the National Farm Institute (Inducted in 2002)
  • Orion Samuelson, Agricultural Services Director, WGN Radio – Chicago (Inducted in 2002)
  • Hubert J. Wetzel, Illinois State 4-H Specialist (Inducted in 2005)
  • George V. Daigh, Extension Farm Adviser, State 4-H Office, Executive Director of the Illinois 4-H Foundation (Inducted in 2008)