In this episode of the 4-H Clover Call, we learn how youth can be provided with additional experiences in their livestock program. Moderator Christie Jacob (Parke County 4-H Educator) and panelists Jenna Bushong (Montgomery County 4-H member and Junior Livestock Board Member), Abby Morgan (Montgomery County 4-H Educator), and Alicia Criswell (Wayne County 4-H Educator), talk about methods that enable youth who are

The discussion includes methods that each county has utilized to provide these leadership opportunities, including a Montgomery County 4-H Junior Livestock Board and Wayne County 4-H Livestock Ambassador Program. Overviews of the Livestock Career Development Events and Livestock Skill-a-Thons are also provided.

Additional information about Indiana 4-H is available at: https://extension.purdue.edu/4-H/index.html.

Chapters:

1. 0:00-1:55 Introductions

2. 1:55-6:48 Leadership opportunities available to youth in livestock - Montgomery County 4-H Junior Livestock Board

3. 6:48-7:45 Skills developed as youth participate in these leadership opportunities

4. 7:45-9:39 Follow-up and assessment of leadership experiences

5. 9:39-12:01 Description of Wayne County 4-H Livestock Ambassador Program

6. 12:01-13:36 Training provided for youth to serve as a Livestock Ambassador

7. 13:36-15:47 Goals for Livestock Ambassadors

8. 15:48-17:10 Additional Wayne County activities led by livestock Ambassadors

9. 17:10-19:20 Jenna's experience on the Junior Livestock Board

10. 19:20-25:38 Overview of Career Development Events related to livestock

11. 252:38-29:10 Description of Livestock Skill-a-Thon

12. 29:10-33:33 Jenna's experience of participating in livestock judging and Skill-a-Thon

13. 33:33-35:06 Conclusion

Purdue Extension Educators Adam Tyler (Fountain County) and Bill Decker (Madison County) have a conversation about the use of Drones in the

Bill Decker can be reached at: 765-641-9514, [email protected]

Mark Carter (also referenced in the podcast) can be reached at: 765-348-3213, [email protected]

Additional information about Indiana 4-H is available at: https://extension.purdue.edu/4-H/index.html.

Episode 31: 4-H Camps

4-H Camps are great experiences for youth in grades 3-6. Camps are located in various facilities across the State of Indiana. Older 4-H members will serve as Camp Counselors. 4-H Educators and other approved 4-H Volunteers serve as adult chaperones and ensure the programming goes smoothly. In this podcast,

4-H Educators Christie Jacob (Parke County), Liz Beiersdorfer (Dearborn County), and Caren Crum (Clinton County) lead the discussion about their camp experiences.

If you would like to know more about 4-H Camp opportunities in your area, please reach out to the 4-H Extension Educator in your County’s Purdue Extension Office.

Additional information about Indiana 4-H is available at: https://extension.purdue.edu/4-H/index.html

Chapters:

4-H Academy @ Purdue is the topic of this month’s 4-H Clover Call. 4-H Academy will be held June 7-9 at Purdue University. Students in grades 9-12 are invited to attend!

Dena Held, Martin County 4-H Educator, moderates this discussion. Also included on the podcast is Angie Frost, 4-H Healthy Living Specialist; Heather Caldwell, Fayette County 4-H Educator; Carly Holland, Rush County 4-H Educator; 4-H members Jorga Ellis (Rush County) and Clay Smith (Randolph County). During the podcast, we’ll learn about the parts of 4-H Academy that are highlights for the panelists and describe the opportunities that are available through 4-H Academy in 2023, including 14 different workshop tracks that are scheduled to be offered.

If you are interested in attending 4-H Academy, reach out to the 4-H Extension Educator in your County’s Purdue Extension Office.

More information about the 4-H Academy @ Purdue is available at: https://extension.purdue.edu/4-H/get-involved/state-programs/academy.html

Additional information about Indiana 4-H is available at: https://extension.purdue.edu/4-H/index.html

Chapters:

4-H Inclusion is an important concept for all youth programs, including 4-H Youth Development. We strive to include young people from all backgrounds, interests, and ability levels in programming that we offer. This Clover Call Podcast shares tips and suggestions to help volunteers and staff reach out to all children in the program to help them have a positive, educational opportunity. 4-H Educators Liz Beiersdorfer (Dearborn County), Kati Sweet (Hendricks County), and Adam Tyler (Fountain County) relate experiences they have had with including youth from all backgrounds and providing them with exceptional experiences.

Chapters:

Additional information about Indiana 4-H Youth Development is available at: https://extension.purdue.edu/4-H/.

Inclusive 4-H resources are available on the Indiana 4-H Website at: https://extension.purdue.edu/4-H/volunteer/resources-and-development/inclusive-4-h.html

In this episode of the 4-H Clover Call, three recipients of the 2022 Indiana 4-H Volunteer Awards of Excellence share their experiences of receiving their recognition at the Indiana 4-H Leadership Summit and the work that went into each of their awards. Jennifer Abrell, 4-H Educator in Owen County interviews each of these individuals:

Nominations for the 2023 Indiana 4-H Volunteer Awards of Excellence are open now through August 15, 2023. Nomination forms and additional information is available on the Volunteer Tab of the State 4-H Website, under the Volunteer Recognition heading, at: https://extension.purdue.edu/4-H/volunteer/recognition/index.html.

Additional information about Indiana 4-H Youth Development is available at: https://extension.purdue.edu/4-H/.

Chapters:

Elaine Brovont, Clinton County 4-H Lama Club Leader, shares the experiences she has had over the years working with the youth in the 4-H Lama project. She talks with Caren Crum, 4-H Extension Educator in Clinton County, to help us all learn more about Lamas in 4-H!

Additional information about Indiana 4-H Youth Development is available at: https://extension.purdue.edu/4-H/.

Additional information about the Llama and Alpaca project is found at: https://extension.purdue.edu/4-H/projects/4-h-project-llama-and-alpaca.html

Additional information about the Indiana Lama Registry website is: https://secure.lamaregistry.com/

Chapters:

Amanda Deutsch and Kylie Bedel, are each Indiana 4-H Alumnae from the Vanderburgh County 4-H Program in Indiana. Amanda and Kylie talk about their participation in Indiana 4-H, 4-H Scholarships they have earned, 4-H Ambassadors, State 4-H Junior Leader Conference and Council, and Collegiate 4-H. They conclude the conversation by sharing the impact that 4-H has had on their lives to date and how it will help them in the future.

Additional information about Indiana 4-H Youth Development is available at: https://extension.purdue.edu/4-H/.

Information about 4-H Scholarships is located at: https://extension.purdue.edu/4-H/get-involved/scholarships.html.

Information about State 4-H Junior Leader Conference is found at: https://extension.purdue.edu/4-H/get-involved/state-programs/junior-leader-conference.html

Purdue Collegiate 4-H information is located at: https://extension.purdue.edu/4-H/get-involved/collegiate-4-h.html

Chapters:

Kathleen Bohde, Hamilton County 4-H Extension Educator, and Steve McKinley, 4-H Extension Specialist, talk about their participation at the recently completed National Association of Extension 4-H Youth Development Professionals (NAE4-HYDP) Conference. Kathleen and Steve reflect on the benefits of the professional association, networking and professional development opportunities, awards, and benefits to the Indiana 4-H program.

Additional information about Purdue Extension is available at: https://extension.purdue.edu/index.html. More information about Indiana 4-H Youth Development is found at:  https://extension.purdue.edu/4-H/.

4-H Educator, Adam Tyler, returns for this episode to talk with Area Extension Director, Julie Gray. Julie serves the counties including and surrounding Indianapolis. Julie shares with Adam her background in Extension, her favorite aspects of her current position, and exciting 4-H programs that are happening in Central Indiana. Julie talks about the future of 4-H and how it can continue to provide life skill experiences to prepare youth to be successful leaders in their community.

Additional information about Purdue Extension is available at: https://extension.purdue.edu/index.html. More information about Indiana 4-H Youth Development is found at:  https://extension.purdue.edu/4-H/.