Indiana 4-H Clover Call

Indiana 4-H

The Indiana 4-H Clover Call podcast is designed to share information about the people and programs that make the Indiana 4-H Youth Development Program such an important part of our communities! We welcome youth and adult 4-H Volunteers, 4-H youth and their families, Extension Professionals, and any others who are interested in providing positive opportunities for youth. Thank you for your interest in learning more about Indiana 4-H!

  1. 06/09/2023

    Episode 33: Do More with Youth in Livestock

    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 interested in livestock to have additional leadership skills and serve as positive role models for others in the program.   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

  2. 05/12/2023

    Episode 32: Drones in 4-H

    Purdue Extension Educators Adam Tyler (Fountain County) and Bill Decker (Madison County) have a conversation about the use of Drones in the Indiana 4-H Youth Development Program. Drones have multiple applications for use with youth that can benefit them throughout their lives, including new and emerging, high-paying professions. Bill shares a number of examples and resources that relate to drones throughout the podcast. He also provides a vision for how drones can be incorporated into 4-H (and beyond) in the future!   Bill Decker can be reached at: 765-641-9514, wdecker@purdue.edu Mark Carter (also referenced in the podcast) can be reached at: 765-348-3213, carte264@purdue.edu   Additional information about Indiana 4-H is available at: https://extension.purdue.edu/4-H/index.html.

  3. 03/31/2023

    Episode #31 Indiana 4-H Clover Call - 4-H Camps

    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: 0:00-1:22 Welcome and introductions 1:22-1:56 Caren’s description of 4-H Camp      at Camp Tecumseh 1:56-2:30 Liz’s description of Area 1 at      Camp Higher Ground 2:30-3:00 Christie’s description of West      Central Camp Association at Shakamak State Park 3:00-5:10 Description of overall camp      experiences 5:10-6:10 Additional information that is      available regarding 4-H Camps 6:10-9:44 Food and housing arrangements at      4-H Camps 9:44-13:11 Staffing and activities at 4-H      Camps 13:11-15:45 4-H Camp Counselor training and      roles 15:45-17:40       4-H Camp Counselor skills      developed 17:40-19:50 Qualifications for a 4-H Camp Counselor 19:50-20:59 Conclusion

  4. 03/10/2023

    Episode 30: Academy is Amazing!

    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: 0:00-1:48      Welcome to Clover Call: Academy is Amazing! 1:48-3:25      Introductions 3:25-3:53      Angie gives favorite part of Academy 3:53-8:45      Conversation with youth who have attended Academy: Clay & Jorga 8:45-15:34      Details & Logistics about Academy 15:34-19:30      Concluding thoughts 19:30-20:49      Ending

  5. 02/10/2023

    Episode 29: Inclusion in 4-H!

    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: 0:00-2:00      – Introduction 2:00-4:34      – What is inclusion and why do we need it? 4:34-8:37      – Hendricks County 4-H efforts to work with youth with disabilities 8:37-12:05      – Fountain County 4-H efforts to work with youth with disabilities 12:05-15:44      – Assistance available to help make accommodations for youth, including      Inclusive 4-H resources on 4-H Website 15:54-21:00      – Hendricks County Disability and Inclusion Day at the Fair 21:00-25:00      – Fountain County accommodations for youth with cognitive limitations      showing swine 25:00-27:43      – Liz’s experiences with students with a variety of limitations and      conclusion 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

  6. 01/20/2023

    Episode 28: Indiana 4-H Volunteer Awards of Excellence

    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: Rhonda      Sanders, Martin County, Excellence in Youth and Adult Partnerships, Team Sawyer      Scheid, Monroe County, Excellence in 4-H Science Programming, Youth Brandi      Staggs, Owen County, Excellence in 4-H Club Programming, Adult 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: 0:00-2:22       Introduction of the      podcast guests 2:22-4:02       Experience at the Indiana      4-H Leadership Summit 4:02-5:41       Sawyer’s award description 5:41-6:57 Rhonda’s award description 6:57-8:42 Brandi’s award description 8:42-11:48 Advice for applying for award      nominations 11:48-14:45 Plans for the 2023 program year 14:45-17:10 Recognition of other 2022 award      winners 17:10-18:21 Encouragement to apply for awards and      conclusion

  7. 12/09/2022

    Episode 27: 4-H Lamas in Clinton County and Beyond

    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: 0:00-4:22 Introduction and explanation of      starting a Lama Club 4:22-10:38 Description of what happens      during club meetings and activities 10:38-14:15 Other educational opportunities      available through this project 14:15-21:00 Suggestions for showing lamas,      including the training show in Clinton County 21:00-23:49 4-H Lama curriculum 23:49-29:19 State Fair competition 29:19-31:12 Conclusion

  8. 11/11/2022

    Episode 26: Amanda & Kylie, Indiana 4-H Alumnae

    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: 0:00-3:00 Introduction of Amanda and      Kylie, highlighting their 4-H participation 3:00-8:18 Description of the 4-H      Scholarships they have earned, along with the process completed to apply. 8:19-10:39 Kylie shares about the Indiana      4-H Ambassador program 10:39-14:46 Amanda and Kylie talk about their      experiences with State 4-H Junior Leader Conference and serving on the      State 4-H Junior Leader Council 14:46-17:56 Opportunities available through      Collegiate 4-H 17:56-22:23 Kylie and Amanda share the impact      that 4-H has had on their lives 22:23-23:15 Conclusion

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The Indiana 4-H Clover Call podcast is designed to share information about the people and programs that make the Indiana 4-H Youth Development Program such an important part of our communities! We welcome youth and adult 4-H Volunteers, 4-H youth and their families, Extension Professionals, and any others who are interested in providing positive opportunities for youth. Thank you for your interest in learning more about Indiana 4-H!

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  • Creator
    Indiana 4-H
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2023
  • Episodes
    33
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