Florida 4-H Hall of Fame

Hariot Greene

Hariot Greene and her husband Barney have been generous financial contributors to Florida 4-H at the state and local levels for many years. Green and her husband invested in a treasure ship search that they thought would never pay off, but when the Atocha’s treasure was found in 1985 they donated their share of the “booty” to the Florida 4-H Foundation and to citrus research. Besides sharing her resources with 4-H, Hariot Greene has also donate her time to helping 4-H youth. She was a member of the Florida 4-H Foundation Board from 1987 to 1994 and was treasurer from 1991 to 1993. Although she prefers to stay in the background, her financial and emotional support have made it possible for many 4-Hers to participate in learning activities. She personally made contacts to find financial support for 4-H youth to attend the University of Florida. The Greenes also established a school on the island of Mindanao that teaches high school students the fundamentals of agriculture so they can learn to support themselves. Hariot Greene said “My experience as a board member of the Florida 4-H Foundation has been very rewarding and the friendships through this involvement are very special. The most rewarding part has been in our relationship with the young people involved in the 4-H program. To see them grow and mature and become responsible citizens brings me great joy.  I have reaped far more than I have sown by my involvement in 4-H.”