Indiana 4-H Clover Call Indiana 4-H

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

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.

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-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

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

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