Both Ed and Debbie were 4-H members themselves and have given their time and skills to teaching youth in Yuma County. Debbie has served as a member of the Leaders Board, Ambassador Advisor, and on numerous committees. Ed has been a longtime member of the Junior Livestock Committee, the Yuma County Large Animal Committee.

They have chaperoned Arizona 4-Hers to state and national events and have one of the most successful beef and veal clubs in Arizona. Their members have consistently been among the top exhibitors at the Yuma County Fair.

Ed has been quoted as saying that he "enjoys seeing the accomplishments of young people when they are given a task to develop a trade or skill. I just believe in 4-H. It teaches values, self-worth, responsibility, and dependability. It also teaches teamwork."