Listen "Learning by Doing: Extension Interns Share Their Stories"
Episode Synopsis
This week on Hort Culture, we welcome two special guests—Zoey and Kallise, summer interns at the Mercer County Extension Office. Fresh off their last day on the job, they share the whirlwind of experiences that shaped their summer: from planning Cloverbud Camps, to assisting with youth programs like international cooking classes and heritage day camps.The conversation highlights just how much extension work overlaps across program areas—horticulture, 4-H, family and consumer sciences, and agriculture. Listeners get a behind-the-scenes look at county fairs, campfires, home visits, and even a memorable day spent recipe-testing fried apple pies.Along the way, everyone opens up about hobbies (from vintage bikes to quilting), surprising lessons learned, and the personal connections to plants and gardening that continue to grow. For students curious about extension careers—or anyone who wants a taste of the dynamic work happening in local offices—this episode is both inspiring and down-to-earth.University of Kentucky Cooperative Extension Internship ProgramQuestions/Comments/Feedback/Suggestions for Topics: [email protected] us out on Instagram!
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