Diving into 4-H Fun!

 My first two weeks as an intern have been everything but boring and wasteful.  During my first day I was warned to bring a change of clothes. The reason to me was unclear but I soon found out. We went ham shucking and that was an experience all into itself. Something I had never done before, but I vital part of the ham curing process! I had a blast doing that with the two other interns.  The next day I was able to be included in the district staff meeting, where I was introduced to many of the other agents in the district. I got to meet the best intern they have had, Ben Mefford. He is pretty awesome and my office buddy/photographer!
       In that meeting I was able to absorb so much and also see how the extension branch I ran. During the first week I was able to go to Madison County and help another agent out on a 4-H project, the project was building wind turbines with the kids. One of the other interns and I taught the class on building wind turbines and what they are used for. Then we broke the kids up and let them compete to see who could build the best wind turbine that could create the most wind. The kids loved it! In return I loved seeing the kids in love with something new! All this was in one week, total fun!
      During my second week it was even more eventful! As a intern I get to partake in staff meetings and observe the way the office communicates their upcoming week. On Tuesday I partook in the staff meeting, then I was taken on a tour of a bourbon distillery. That was exciting and fun. Wednesday I was able to sit in on a Frankforts Own meeting in the evening. Frankforts Own is a program that uplifts and encourages minority males to be the best that they can be in all that they do. The boys were so smart and blessed to be exposed to this opportunity. Thursday was fun day for sure! We took the 4-H teens to Champs.(Which is a center the houses laser tag, skating, mini golf, and new found Casino !) The kids had a blast and so did I.

All in all I can say I have been enjoying myself and learning a lot about 4-H!