4-H intern familiar with Washakie County program

WORLAND - Washakie County's 4-H intern is familiar with the county and the 4-H program, having been a 10-year member of the Renegades Club, along with four years in the Chief Washakie FFA program.

Adeline Miller began duties as the Extension/4-H summer intern on Monday, May 18.

While a member of 4-H, Miller was active in shooting sports, cake decorating, fabric and fashion, sheep, poultry, foods and photography.

She said her older brother was active in 4-H first and she got involved at age 8 and "never left."

The internship interested Miller because "I missed being in 4-H." She said she did some volunteering during county fair last year and this year the internship opportunity came up.

She added, "I love meeting new people and helping people," Miller said.

4-H has given Miller a lot of opportunities and helped her learn multiple skill sets, including patience to sit in a pen for six hours to get an animal used to her. "4-H gives you the opportunity to take time out of your day to better yourself," Miller said.

This year Miller is tasked with assisting 4-H educator Amber Armajo on projects, events and workshops. Since she began May 18 she has helped with several virtual workshops but this week things are opening up, including practice for shooting sports.

She said some events have been canceled for 4-H including camp and CultureFest in Worland where Washakie County 4-H typically manned a petting zoo.

She said they are working with the fair board in planning for a regular fair.

Miller has earned three associate degrees in animal science, ag business, farm and ranch management and a certificate for ag production.

This fall she plans on taking online courses to complete her bachelor's degree in ag business with an ultimate goal of a career as a farm and ranch loan officer.