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The staff of the Youth Extension Office includes members of the faculty and staff in the Department of Animal Science as well as the State 4-H Office.
Kenneth Geuns- Livestock Extension Specialist
Ken's programming areas for youth and adult leaders include: educational programs in beef, sheep and swine production and management; developing quality livestock shows, as well as coordinating many statewide livestock events such as the Michigan Junior Livestock Show, 4-H Veterinary Science Leaders Workshop, and the 4-H Beef, Sheep and Swine Leaders Workshop. He also coordinates the efforts of the State 4-H Livestock and Veterinary Science Programming Committees. Ken can be reached at 517/353-2924 or e-mail to geuns@msu.edu.
Joe Domecq - Dairy Extension Specialist
Joe handles statewide dairy youth activities such as the Michigan Dairy Expo and Dairy Days, youth leadership development, MMPA Milk Marketing Tour and many other events. Contact Joe at 517-353-7855 or e-mail at domecqjo@msu.edu
Karen Waite - Equine Extension Youth Specialist
Karen's programming areas include, educational programming in equine nutrition and management as well as leadership development, Proud Equestirian Programs, communication skills, and statewide youth horse events such as the 4-H Horse Show, Jamboree and Trail Ride. Karen also coordinates the efforts of the 4-H Horse Program Planning Committee and provides continuing maintenance and education of MI 4-H Horse Judges. Karen can be reached at 517-353-1748 or by e-mail at kwaite@msu.edu
Jacob DeDecker - Program Leader, State 4-H Office
Program areas include 4-H Animal Science, Plant Science, Environmental Education and Natural Resources and Special Needs Audience Program. The Program leader also coordinates the efforts of the program planning committees in these areas. State 4-H Office, 160 Agriculture Hall, 517-432-7604 or e-mail at dedecke4@msu.edu
Carla McLachlan - Administrative Assistant, Events Coordinator
Carla provides support to the Specialists and Program Assistant for many of the statewide ANS 4-H Youth Programs held each year. Carla offers expertise in planning and coordination of these events. Contact Carla at 517-432-5402 or e-mail at mclachl2@msu.edu
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