OREGON, Ill. –    Ogle County 4-H Foundation accepted a $3,000 donation made to the 4-H program from CHS Rochelle, a global agribusiness cooperative owned by farmers and local cooperatives across the United States. CHS supports programs to highlight an emphasis on creating strong partnerships and making investments that will enrich communities and inspire tomorrow's leaders. “CHS invests in programs that strengthen hometown communities and develop future generations of ag leaders,” said Samantha Zaccaria, CHS Rochelle.

Jeannette Mingus, 4-H Foundation Treasurer, accepted the check from CHS Rochelle representatives at a presentation held at the Ogle County fairgrounds. Other attendees included Lauren Carlson, 2023 Ogle County Fair Queen, Maggie Eden, 2023 Ogle County Miss Congeniality; and Ogle County 4-H Ambassadors Grant Johnson and Gracie Prose. 

The sole purpose of the Ogle County 4-H Foundation is to support 4-H in Ogle County. 4-H focuses on positive youth development, building life skills, leadership, and community service.

About Illinois 4-H: Illinois 4-H is the flagship youth development program of University of Illinois Extension and administered through the College of Agriculture, Consumer, and Environmental Sciences.4-H grows true leaders, youth who are empowered for life today and prepared for a career tomorrow. The hands-on approach in 4-H gives young people guidance, tools, and encouragement, and then puts them in the driver’s seat to make great things happen. Independent research confirms the unparalleled impact of the 4-H experience, demonstrating that young people are four times more likely to contribute to their communities; two times more likely to make healthier choices; two times more likely to be civically active; and two times more likely to participate in STEM programs. 

Pictured are (front, left to right) : Grant Johnson, 4-H Ambassador; and Gracie Prose, 4-H Ambassador; (standing) Maggie Eden, 2023 Ogle County Miss Congeniality; Lauren Carlson, 2023 Ogle County Fair Queen; Jeannette Mingus, 4-H Foundation Treasurer; Tyler Angell, CHS; Samantha Zaccaria, CHS; and Mark Zaccaria, CHS.