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<\/p>\nHey everyone! My name is Sienna Mahaffy, the intern here in Coos County this summer for the
\nsecond time! I will be a junior at Oklahoma State University in the fall, majoring in animal
\nscience, with minors in ag business and equine enterprise management. I was born and raised
\non a dairy farm in Coos Bay and was an active participant in 4-H, so agriculture and Extension
\nare close to my heart. My career goals are a work in progress, but I would love to get a master’s
\ndegree and return home to work in Oregon agriculture.<\/p>\n
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Sienna Mahaffy working in the cranberry bogs. Photo: Sienna Mahaffy<\/p>\n
I am excited to continue learning about the Oregon State Extension Service this summer! I will
\nbe continuing my responsibilities with 4-H in preparing for the county fair by assisting with
\norganizing contests, setting up shows and disseminating information to members and leaders.
\nAdditionally, I will continue to assist our Food and Nutrition Agent with the Food Hero program
\nat local farmers’ markets and organized classes. I look forward to continuing to work with youth
\nin the community through 4-H and Food Hero, educating them in agriculture and nutrition
\nwhile helping them have a fun, learning filled summer!<\/p>\n
The most exciting addition to my summer experience is my introduction to the cranberry
\nindustry! I am working with Coos County\u2019s agriculture agent and local cranberry specialist to
\ntrap and track cranberry girdler and black-headed fireworm moths, large pests in the cranberry
\nbogs of Coos and Curry counties. In my biweekly travels to check the pheromone traps I have
\nmet with many growers and learned an immense amount about cranberry growing, an industry
\nthat is thriving in this area.<\/p>\n
My internship project has yet to be decided, but I will likely use the organization of the Milk
\nDrinking Contest again this summer. I have already contacted sponsors and arranged for the
\ndonation of milk and prizes. Soon, I will begin contacting local dairy farmers to help serve the
\nmilk and race against the winning team (our little Coos County tradition). I could also use my
\nincreased involvement with managing the Purple Cow, the ice-cream booth run by 4-H and
\nstaffed by local clubs during the fair to raise money for 4-H events, activities and awards
\nthroughout the year!<\/p>\n
Overall, this summer is looking to be the best yet. I am excited to continue my involvement with
\nExtension and work with my community in new, meaningful ways!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Hey everyone! My name is Sienna Mahaffy, the intern here in Coos County this summer for the second time! I will be a junior at Oklahoma State University in the fall, majoring in animal science, with minors in ag business and equine enterprise management. I was born and raised on a dairy farm in Coos… Continue reading