The Vermilion County Federation is recognizing 10-year 4-H members by sharing their bios with the community. Normally, the participants would be honored them at the Vermilion County Fair. When the fair was canceled for 2020, the 4-H group decided to have a virtual show.
Kayden Turner of Danville is a graduate of Armstrong Township High School and a 10-year member with the A.C. Achievers. He has held the office of club president, vice president, secretary and treasurer. Kayden’s projects include cattle, hogs, dogs, rabbits and poultry. His favorite 4-H memory is showing at the State Fair with friends. He says that 4-H has taught him about hard work and dedication. Kayden’s future plans include Parkland diesel mechanics program and DACC Auto Mechanics. He is the son of Kent and Daphne Turner.
Dylan Knight is also a graduate of Armstrong Township High School and a 10-year member of the A.C. Achievers. He has held the office of club vice president and treasurer. Dylan showed beef cattle and his favorite 4-H memory is doing a farm tour. He says that 4-H has taught him how to work hard and to achieve his goals. Dylan’s future plans are to attend Parkland College’s collision repair program. He is the son of Tim Knight and Debbie Judy.
Hannah Beck is a 10-year member of the Stoney Creek Ramblers and a graduate of Heritage High School. She has held the office of club president, secretary and treasurer as well as Vermilion County Federation secretary and president. Hannah’s projects include beef, swine, goats, dogs, crops, visual arts, plants and soils, tractor safety, floriculture, cooking, scrapbooking, horticulture and welding. She says the most valuable life skill she has learned through 4-H is the value of leadership and interpersonal skills. Whether that be talking on a microphone for showmanship or explaining her project to a judge, 4-H has taught her how to step out of her comfort zone and express herself in front of others. This coming fall, Hannah plans to study agronomy at Dordt University in Sioux Center, Iowa to pursue her passion for agriculture. Hannah is the daughter of Tony and Tracey Beck of Allerton.
