Each summer, student interns join the 4-H staff at Nebraska Extension in Lancaster County and provide much needed assistance. Three full-time interns help with ongoing summer programming, including contests, Clover College, Lancaster County Super Fair and other activities.
• Alaina Kauffman assists, Extension Assistant Kate Pulec, with the horse, rabbit, cat and household pet projects. This is her second summer as a 4-H intern in Lancaster County Extension. Alaina was a 4-H member for 12 years in Douglas/Sarpy counties and attended nationals for rabbits as well as horses. She just finished her senior year at South Dakota State University where she received a bachelors in Ag Education and Ag Leadership, with a minor in Ag Business. Alaina will be returning to South Dakota State in the fall pursuing a Masters in Student Affairs and will be a captain on the South Dakota State University Equestrian Team.
• Erika Loseke assists, Extension Associate Kristin Geisert, with virtual teaching sessions and activities along with Super Fair virtual static exhibits and contests. This is her first summer as a 4-H intern. Erika is majoring in Nutrition and Health Sciences with a minor in Child, Youth, and Family Studies, and she will graduate from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln in December with a Bachelor of Education and Human Sciences degree. Erika plans to pursue a master’s degree in nutrition upon graduation as she continues her journey to becoming a Registered Dietitian. She was a 13-year 4-H’er in Platte County.
• Ashtyn Cooper assists, Extension Assistant Calvin DeVries, with the livestock, dog and poultry projects. This is her first summer as a 4-H intern in Lancaster County Extension. Ashtyn was a 4-H member for 10 years in Lancaster County and attended state and national competitions in sheep and beef projects. She just graduated from University of Nebraska at Omaha majoring in Elementary Education and Library Information Science to enable her to continue her passion of working with and educating the children of Nebraska.