1. Bobbi Jo Wild
bobbi.wild@jacks.sdstate.edu│
EDUCATION:
South Dakota State University—Brookings, SD
Bachelor of Science degree
Agriculture Education, Communication, and Leadership—Specialization in Leadership
Dairy Production May, 2015
Northeast Iowa Community College—Calmar, IA
Associate of Science degree—Agriculture May, 2012
EXPERIENCE:
Iowa State University Extension & Outreach 4-H County Youth Coordinator
 Create lesson plans, family newsletters, healthy recipes and activities monthly for 300 2nd
grade youth participating in
“Pick a Better Snack & Act” program.
 Organize workshops, project ideas and instill leadership skills in youth; recruit new members
 Oversee teen council, intermediate council and youth councils. Recruit volunteers and lead trainings.
 Manage Cerro Gordo 4-H Facebook page, create press releases and send out monthly newsletter, promote on radio
 Plan county fair, fall awards and variety of other 4-H events. Establish and maintain positive relationships with
community members & businesses.
Midwest Dairy Association Industry Relations Intern Summer 2014
 Connect with farmers, consumers and industry professionals promoting overall dairy industry and Midwest Dairy
Association. Oversee and assist county dairy princesses at promotional events.
 Create signage and activities for children/families focusing on interactive education regarding agriculture.
 Perform radio spots, photograph events, compose press releases & articles
 Recruit volunteers to promote dairy industry at Iowa State Fair
Brookings County Extension 4-H Assistant 2012-2015
 Assist 4-H Program Advisor; brainstorm project workshops, prepare for achievement days, create posters/brochures/etc.
promoting 4-H program.
 Prepare materials for afterschool program—travel to schools across county with supervisor educating 4-H’ers on
nutrition, fitness and science.
 Judge 4-H record books and project awards. Variety of office tasks.
Wild Brothers’ Farm Farmworker 2002-Present
 Help manage family beef, dairy and crop farm. Milk cows, care for calves, keep records, administer antibiotics,
maintain cleanliness, other daily tasks.
Alltech Animal Health Student Ambassador 2013-14
 Represent Alltech at South Dakota State University; visit classes to promote Alltech competitions and opportunities.
Met goal of 40 registered students for Alltech Young Scientist competition
AWARDS/HONORS:
Nutrition Research-—performed nutrition focused research on distiller’s grain digestibility in dairy cattle. Presented research abstract
at American Dairy Science Association conference. Published findings to Journal of Dairy Science.
Alltech Young Scientist Award 2015
 1st
place United States, 2nd
place North America
 Conducted a research project on distiller’s grains in dairy cattle-composed paper on findings.
Midwest Dairy Association Scholarship 2014
SDSU Dairy Scholarship 2013, 2014
National Dairy Promotion & Research Board Scholarship 2014
Allamakee Co. Dairy Board & 4-H Scholarship 2011&2012
Dean’s List 2012, 2013,2015
FFA: Chapter secretary, Iowa Degree Recipient, “Outstanding Member” Award 2010-11
 District agronomy champion, district soils champion, dairy cattle judging team
4-H Member 2001-2011
 Allamakee County Council President, Iowa State 4-H Council member
 Project areas in clothing, photography, foods, child development. Showed horses, dairy cattle, and swine.