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Wayne County 4‑H leader reports enrollment dip, international travel and new hiring
Summary
Melissa Spoon told the Economic Development and Planning Committee that 4‑H enrollment is about 150 this year (down from roughly 250 in 2025), that 11 teens will travel to Texas and two students went to Scotland for a dairy competition, and that Cornell Cooperative Extension is hiring for a livestock position.
Melissa Spoon, 4‑H Youth Development Team Leader with Cornell Cooperative Extension, told the Wayne County Economic Development and Planning Committee on Jan. 7 that program enrollment is "about 150" this year compared with roughly 250 participants in 2025. She said the program operates three after‑school programs and highlighted upcoming travel plans: 11 teens will travel to Texas this year and two students traveled to Scotland last summer to compete in a national dairy competition.
Spoon also noted staffing needs: Cornell Cooperative Extension is recruiting for a livestock position. Committee members commended the 4‑H program and staff for their ongoing work. The update was delivered during the committee's regular meeting and required no formal action.
