A 10-year member of Chautauqua County 4-H was recently accepted into the New York State 4-H Youth Livestock Ambassador Program. Abby Carlberg was one of only 10 statewide candidates chosen for the program that’s designed to introduce participants to the many career paths available in livestock, from animal genetics and nutrition to meat processing, marketing, and more. The program consists of four two-day retreats to visit farms, feed mills, fiber mills, and processing facilities across New York State.
Youth Livestock Ambassadors will be exposed to many careers in livestock, including animal production, veterinary science, animal nutrition, meat and fiber processing and retail and marketing skills. Along the way, Youth Livestock Ambassadors also develop skills in communication,…..