Patrick 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?)
The successful intern will be assisting the Agriculture and Natural Resources agent with programming needs and farm visits. The intern will work with clientele from Patrick County to assist with the following:
- Farm calls
- Walk in clients
- Value added marketing of livestock
- Farm tour planning
- Research data collection
- Media opportunities showcasing Patrick County Agriculture
- Plan and implement an Agriculture and Natural Resources program with Agent assistance
- Teach classes at 4-H camp
- Teach classes with day camp programs in the unit
- Update the county web page with current programming in agriculture and 4-H
Describe the knowledge / skills that the intern is expected to gain from this experience.
As a result of a successful internship, the intern should have opportunities to gain knowledge and/or skills in the following areas of Agriculture and Natural Resources:
- Program Development and Execution
- Face to face interactions with clientele
- Collecting/Compiling Research Data
- Identifying value added marketing opportunities
- Public speaking
- Networking among Agriculture agencies in VA
- Understanding other Agriculture agencies and their roles within the Industry (VDACS, NRCS, FSA, etc.)
- Document programming using up to date media resources
- Gain knowledge of webpage / media management.
How will the intern learn about the breadth of VCE and our various program areas?
The successful intern will assist with daily responsibilities and duties of members of the office (both agents and office staff) as needs arise. Intern will participate in activities from each program area, with emphasis on Agriculture and Natural Resources and 4-H. The intern will be an integral part of the office team, taking on both leadership roles and assistant roles with clearly defined expectations. As a result of this experience the intern will have a very clear understanding of Virginia Cooperative Extension and the job expectations of an Agent within the Extension organization.