4-H Emerald Clover Society Class of 2008

Recognized by
Michigan 4-H Youth Development

With support from
Michigan 4-H Foundation

Last updated: June 16, 2008

The Emerald Clover Society reflects the ultimate outcome of 4-H membership—extraordinary use of an individual's head, heart, hands and health to make our communities, our country and our world a better place in which to live.

4-H Emerald Clover Society Class of 2004

George J. Hazle

Owner/operator, Golden Knob Dairy Farm

“My parents made sure we were in 4-H and we had time to be active in projects and activities. While I was in 4-H Clinton County Extension was very important. The only club agent I has was Einer Olstrom. On many 4-H trips he and I discussed many times about how hard work and dedication was part of success.”

George Hazle and his wife, Shirley, own and operate Golden Knob Dairy Farm. Hazle has been involved with the dairy industry his entire life and has served on many dairy and agricultural boards and has shared his knowledge to enhance the industry. He has been a Clinton County 4-H leader for 57 years, has served on the Clinton County 4-H Dairy Council and has been very involved with the State 4-H Dairy Program.

Hazle has played a significant role in the development of the Clinton County 4-H dairy program and the enhancement of the fair. He served as president and vice president of the Clinton County Fair board. He currently serves as president of the Michigan Brown Swiss Association, is a member of the Michigan Milk Producers Association and has served as chair of the district and local MMPA. Additionally, he has been a member of the National Holstein Association since 1949. Hazle and his wife were honored by the Michigan Dairy Memorial and Scholarship Foundation in 2007. He also received the NAAB Quarter Century Award for devoted service to livestock improvement and the 1979 Technician of the Year award from the Michigan Animal Breeder Co-op.