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Starting Extension

 Hello, My name is Jacob Falk. This summer I applied to be the summer intern for Wallowa County Extension Office. I am a student at the University of Idaho perusing a degree in agricultural education with a minor in vet sciences.  Initial Interest  I grew up in Wallowa county and was heavily involved with out local 4-H program. I worked closely with Debe on 4-H projects and building leadership skills. When she suggested this internship to me, I was interested to see how extension education would differ from traditional classroom instruction. Being able to have a well rounded concept of everything this career path includes, I feel, will encourage me to make a sound, well rounded, long term career decision that will be productive and enjoyable.   My Esperance Currently I have been working at the Wallowa County Extension Office for a little over a month. So far, I have had the opportunity to interact with almost every extension program Wallowa County has to offer....