NASHVILLE, TENN. (RFD NEWS) --- 4H continues to highlight how mentorship is a key aspect of the agriculture industry.
Cole Burchell and Ben Jackson, two members of Tennessee 4-H, joined us in the studio to share how the organization and their role models have taught them the values of volunteerism, teamwork, and respect.
Burchell, who serves as the All-Star Deputy Chief, talked to RFD News about the meaningful relationships he has formed because of the organization.
“My family wasn’t really active in the program. I kind of found out about it on my own, but I found a family within 4-H from that,” Burchell says, “I really found a love for being able to communicate with people and be able to make connections.”
While Burchell did not have ties to the organization prior, it has always been a family affair for Jackson. Despite his mother serving as a 4-H agent during his childhood, Jackson was initially apprehensive about participating in the organization. Jackson now serves as the Western Region Junior Representative.
“We’ve been in it for as long as I can remember, even before I could qualify as a clover,” Jackson continued, “I couldn’t stand making those piggy banks and writing those speeches that she’d make me do, but I understand now why she did it and how influential it’s been in my life. It’s amazing.”
Both club members encourage others to join in and emphasize the program’s goal of serving the community around them.
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