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derson, 21, who<br />
lives in Preston.<br />
She started her<br />
job at the extension<br />
office in June,<br />
taking the lead on<br />
all county 4-H and<br />
youth activities.<br />
Henderson grew<br />
up on her family’s<br />
show cattle<br />
operation and was<br />
Abi Henderson active in 4-H and<br />
FFA. She found<br />
success at state and national cattle shows.<br />
Those activities taught her skills she uses<br />
daily.<br />
“My 4-H experience has shaped me<br />
into who I am today,” Henderson said.<br />
She graduated from Kirkwood Community<br />
College in May 2021 with an<br />
associate’s degree in ag business. She is<br />
currently finishing her bachelor’s degree<br />
in that field at Buena Vista University.<br />
Two months into the job, she is enthusiastic<br />
and has some goals.<br />
“I am excited for this position because<br />
it allows me to work with the youth of<br />
Jackson County. I enjoy helping the youth<br />
find something they are passionate about<br />
in the 4-H organization because there is<br />
really something for everyone,” Henderson<br />
said.<br />
She wants to develop relationships with<br />
the 4-H families of Jackson County and<br />
get to know them on a personal level. She<br />
is confident her extensive livestock background<br />
will provide her with the skills and<br />
knowledge to guide 4-H’ers to success.<br />
Recruitment is a focus for Henderson.<br />
“Since I know what 4-H can offer to<br />
kids, I want to connect with them and<br />
encourage involvement so they can see<br />
where 4-H can really take them,” she said.<br />
Iowa confirms first<br />
case of rabbit<br />
hemorrhagic disease<br />
The first confirmed case of Rabbit<br />
Hemorrhagic Disease Virus Type 2<br />
(RHDV2) within the state of Iowa was<br />
announced in late August by the Iowa Department<br />
Iowa Department of Agriculture<br />
and Land Stewardship. The disease is<br />
not considered a risk to humans or other<br />
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