Nikole Cain will serve as the Northwest Leadership intern for the summer of 2019. This position has been funded through support of the Dane G. Hansen Foundation. Counties included within this program include Lane, Ness, Rush, Ellis, Ellsworth, Barton, Russell, Phillips and Rooks.

Growing up in Admire on a fifth-generation farm, Cain has deep roots within agriculture. She was a 12-year 4-H’er and was heavily involved within the National FFA organization throughout high school. This summer, Cain will be offering leadership day camps for middle and high school students across northwest Kansas that focus on developing leadership skills and team building, while incorporating a service-learning component.

Cain said she is excited to get to work with the youth (ages 12-plus) of northwest Kansas and is available to provide day camps, workshops or presentations as requested by any community group or organization.

For more information, contact the Cottonwood District Extension office in Hays at 785-628-9430.

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