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Gertrude Wilson

Gertrude Wilson

Dennison, Illinois

10 year member

43 year project leader of Edgar and Clark County 4-H

Gertrude Wilson of Edgar County is a 48 year goat project leader. Gertrude has proven her desire to go above and beyond the call of duty.  She has been an integral part of Edgar and Clark County 4-H serving in many roles from assisting 4-H members with projects, to providing gardening programs for youth, to decision making on 4-H fairgrounds improvements, and serving first as a 4-H parent and later as a 4-H grandparent.  Gertrude relies upon her many years of experience as a livestock producer, home gardener, and parent to provide practical advice.

Nominated by Edgar County