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Extension intern in Lincoln County immersed in 4-H projects

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Hello everyone!

I’m Daisy O’Hearn, and this summer has been an incredible journey for me as an intern with the Oregon State University Extension Service, focusing on their youth development program known as 4-H. This opportunity has not only helped me learn more about nonprofits but also showed me event planning and execution. 

Daisy O'Hearn Lincoln County Fair with pig
Daisy O’Hearn at Lincoln County fair with a pig. Photo: Daisy O’Hearn

I was in the 4-H program for 10 years and that is how I learned about OSU Extension but now I know so much more about it. OSU Extension helps people in Oregon with community projects, youth programs (like 4-H), managing natural resources and much more. It provides knowledge and support to communities to help improve and support them.

Currently, I am a student at the University of Oregon, majoring in political science with minors in legal studies and nonprofit administration. Post-college, I hope to pursue a master’s degree in nonprofit management followed by attending law school. My passion for the nonprofit sector stems from a genuine enjoyment of this work and its meaningful impact on communities. My experience with OSU Extension has shown me that I want to pursue a career in the nonprofit sector.

Throughout my internship, I’ve been involved in many different tasks, with a significant focus on preparing for the Lincoln County Fair, which takes place over the 4th of July weekend. Leading up to the fair, I conducted a workshop aimed at equipping 4-H youth with the skills to clean and shear their sheep, ensuring they were well-prepared for showcasing their animals.

During the fair itself, I found myself immersed in various projects. I had the opportunity to assist judges during the fair, ensuring that competitions ran smoothly and participants were supported. I also worked at the OSU Extension booth, where I helped educate the public about the valuable services and resources available. Then working at the 4-H market allowed me to engage directly with community members and show the achievements of 4-H youth. Throughout these experiences, I was always ready to contribute wherever I was needed. 

This marks my second year as an intern with the OSU Extension Service, and this summer, my goal is to hone my fundraising skills and deepen my knowledge of the nonprofit world. Being part of the 4-H program and the OSU Extension Service has been incredibly rewarding. It’s not just about learning event planning or improving my knowledge of the nonprofit world; it’s about making a real difference in the lives of people in my community. As I continue my internship, I look forward to the opportunities and experiences that come with it.

OSU Extension Polk County intern works with 4-H youth

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Hello, my name is Abigail Cape, and I am an intern for Oregon State University Extension in Polk County 4-H in Dallas, OR. I am going into my second year at Oregon State University majoring in psychology with a minor in music. After I graduate, I am- as of right now- hoping to go to graduate school to get my doctorate in psychology. For my future career I hope to either have a career as a counselor with a specialty in trauma and PTSD or becoming a counselor for teens and young adults. My past experience with Oregon State Extension primarily is being a member of 4-H for nine years, and volunteering with 4-H extension for a year. Throughout my time in 4-H I showed rabbits, bred and owned market rabbits, turkeys, and bred and owned market turkeys, as well as various leadership roles.

Abigail Cape horse clinic in Polk County
Abigail Cape helping at a horse clinic in Polk County. Photo: Abigail Cape

Over this summer I hope to learn about how the behind the scenes of fair and setting up classes for 4-H youth. One thing that I am really looking forward to this summer as an intern is my internship project and helping out with our county fair. For my project I am planning a showmanship clinic for small animals. My plan is to create a class that will cover various areas that can help youth improve their showmanship skills like, show presence, handling and show knowledge. This class will be conducted by slides and an in person class that will also be recorded so that the class can be used in future years. The clinic will be separated into four parts: show and barn attire, show presence, knowledge, and animal safety. I wanted to create this class, because when I was first showing I wasn’t given a lot of this information and had to learn as I went. I hope that this class can help people get introduced to this information in a stress-free environment. I love 4H and am so excited to help Polk County 4H in any way I can, and I can’t wait to see what this summer has in store for me.