Week 3 in Story County started on Sunday with a visit to the Nevada Farmer’s Market! Mia and Erin reached out to the community through a planting activity, recipes, and, of course, Iowa State University Extension and Outreach temporary tattoos! All three interns met with community members over the course of the week and nailed down the directions their projects would take. They also took the youth training courses, to help prepare them for working with 4H and other youth. On Thursday, they volunteered at Food At First in Ames, and helped run the Free Market for community members in need. The next morning was bright and early as the interns made the KHOI’s radio show, Local Talk! On the air, they introduced the Rising Star Internship, their projects, and told the public that they would be hosting a booth at the Ames Farmer’s Market on Saturday! Before that, though, was another session at Beloit Gardens. At the Farmer’s Market, the interns shared information about pollinators, and led origami bee and butterfly crafts for kids. This week was super busy, and surely there is more to come!
