AMES, Iowa -- A $1,000 scholarship has been awarded to a Cherokee County 4-H Member. Eric Ogren, Marcus, received an Iowa State Fair 4-H Scholarship sponsored by the Iowa Foundation for Agricultural Advancement.

Ogren, a nine-year member, is the son of Steve and Renea Ogren. He is active in communications, beef breeding, citizenship and nutrition project areas. Ogren has attended the Iowa 4-H Youth Conference and served on his county 4-H council. He has also served as vice-president and treasurer of his 4-H club and has won the World Food Prize-Iowa 4-H Centennial Award.

"4-H has taught me that if you set your mind to it, you can accomplish your goals," said Ogren. "4-H allows you to expand your horizons and develop life-long skills."

Ogren recently graduated from Marcus-Meriden-Cleghorn High School and plans to attend Iowa State University to major in agricultural business.

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

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