December 18, 2024 - 11:00am -- howard.577@osu.edu

Amanda Barnum, a native to Ashtabula County, grew up on a small horse farm in Kingsville, Ohio. She is no stranger to OSU Extension, as she was an active member of 4-H for 13 years. After graduation, she attended The Ohio State University ATI and Columbus campus where she received her associate degree in Equine Sciences and Bachelor of Agriculture focusing on Animal Sciences, Ag Business and Meat Science. During her time at OSU, she did internships with OSU Extension in Ashtabula and Morrow County. Following her education, she moved to Colorado to live out her lifelong dreams of working as a wrangler and learning about livestock agriculture in different states. During COVID, she returned to her hometown and accepted a career in veterinary medicine. During that time, she volunteered with local 4-H groups. She has been in the role as Program Assistant for ANR and 4-H since May, but she is very excited to be onboard as the ANR Educator and bring her experiences to Ashtabula County.