Kevin Schreder has been selected as the 2024 Monroe County 4-H Hall of Fame recipient. He will be recognized at the Illinois State Fair on Aug. 11

4-H has been a large part of Schreder’s life, and he has worked to make sure it remains a part of others’ as well. 

As an 11-year member of the Hecker Helpers 4-H Club in Monroe County, he learned various life skills through projects such as swine, baking, sewing and electricity. 

It was his passion for swine that took him to the University of Illinois for a degree in animal science and ultimately back to Monroe County to work for local swine operations and support youth taking swine projects in 4-H.

His mentorship both one-on-one and with groups during 4-H swine workshops has provided value to many members.

Schreder’s leadership skills as president of 4-H Federation as a teen prepared him for a position with the Monroe County Extension & 4-H Education Foundation as an adult in 2009, in which he still serves. 

Within this role, he is also co-chair of the Harvest Night dinner auction, raising funds for local 4-H programs. 

In addition to ensuring the value of 4-H is provided to his community, Schreder also instilled these values in his four boys who all went through the 4-H program and supported his wife Annette while she was a leader with the Clover Friends 4-H Club.