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Louisa County

    Louisa County

Primary Program Area Focus: 4-H/Agriculture and Natural Resources

Describe the plans for this internship.  (i.e. What specifically will the intern be doing?)

Programmatic Objectives:

  • Shadow Extension Agents (4-H and ANR) to experience the depth of agriculture related programming offered in Louisa.
  • Assist with the development and implementation of a series of workshops related to livestock and horse programming including showing and fitting clinics, animal health and safety.
  • Assist with the development and implementation of knowledge based day camps such as stockmen’s and hippology camps.
  • Assist with preparation of Louisa 4-H/FFA Livestock Show and Sale including brochure development, award orders and scheduling.
  • Assist with Plant-a-Row Garden (Formerly Demonstration Garden) Project – assist with development and implementation of workshops to support project.
  • Assist with Camp preparation – possibly attend camp and teach class if interested. 

Describe the knowledge / skills that the intern is expected to gain from this experience.

  • Awareness of VCE program areas and corresponding events.
  • Understanding of the correlation between VCE programming and community viability.
  • Use of the programming model.
  • Program/Event planning for intern’s camp class and the day camps.
  • 4-H Camp preparation, forms, policies and procedures.
  • Resources available to Extension Agents (FCS, ANR), and related procedures and responsibilities.
  • Written and Oral communication skills.

How will the intern learn about the breadth of VCE and our various program areas?

The intern will spend time with each of the Agents and the Program Assistant  and assist with a planned program in each discipline. The Agents and Program Assistant will share with them the many aspects of their program and the clients whom they serve.

The intern will assist with the Plant-a-Row Garden project, the 2nd Grade Elementary Garden, and school Healthy Weights for Healthy Kids Programs. Health and Wellness is our Unit Program and it encompasses all program areas including the Master Gardeners.