FARGO, N.D. (NewsDakota.com) – Seven families in North Dakota were recognized as 4-H Century Families in 2018.

“Any family whose years as 4-H members, leaders and/or volunteers add up to 100 or more years is eligible to be named a North Dakota 4-H Century Family,” NDSU Extension reports.

Families who received the designation include:

* Corey and LeAnn Hart family of Wells County, with 189 years of 4-H participation

* Ralph and Deane Haugen family of Griggs County, with 189 years of 4-H participation

* Larry and Janice Jones family of Wells County, with 162 years of 4-H participation

* Myrene and Andrew Peterson family of Ransom County, with 160 years of 4-H participation

* Richard and Elvie Jones family of Wells County, with 151 years of 4-H participation

* John and Margaret Bollingberg family of Wells County, with 133 years of 4-H participation

* Dale Opdahl family of Wells County, with 133 years of 4-H participation

Dennis Walsh of Fessenden was also thanked for serving 2 1/2 terms on the 4-H Foundation board, with much of his time on the Finance Management Committee.