AMES, Iowa – Amber Broulik of Linn County received a state 4-H beef project award that includes a $100 savings bond from the Mary Jo and Glen Mente Endowment and the Iowa 4-H Foundation. Broulik, 17, is the daughter of Robert and Anna Broulik of Lisbon.
During her eight years in 4-H, Broulik has completed several major projects including beef, dog, horse, food and nutrition and tractor restoration. She has received a state award in beef showmanship. Along with this, Broulik received many top awards at the county-level such as all-around beef exhibitor, leadership record book award and dog best of show. She has been the historian and secretary of her 4-H club. She also has served on her county, area and state 4-H councils, participated in the Iowa 4-H Youth Conference and was a host and visitor in the 4-H Exchange Program.
“4-H has helped me grow through the years by learning skills for life such as leadership, citizenship and communication,” said Broulik. “4-H has helped me decide to major in Agricultural Business through going to special workshops and Iowa 4-H Youth Conference.”
Broulik is a senior at Lisbon High School.
For more information about 4-H, contact the Linn County office of Iowa State University (ISU) Extension. 4-H in Iowa is administered through the ISU Extension 4-H Youth Development program and headquartered on the ISU campus in Ames.
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