AMES, Iowa -- A $1,000 scholarship has been awarded to a Plymouth County 4-H member. Zachary Westhoff, Le Mars, received the Iowa State Fair 4-H Scholarship sponsored by the Iowa Foundation for Advancement of Agriculture.

Westhoff is the son of Rick and Kris Westhoff. He has served as president, secretary, reporter and historian of his 4-H club. Westhoff has participated most actively in the swine, sheep, poultry, home improvement and gardening project areas. He has served on his county 4-H council. Westhoff has received bronze and silver awards, and was named fair king.

Westhoff is a freshman at Iowa State University where he is planning to major in animal science.

For more information about 4-H, contact the Iowa State University Extension office in your county.

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