Bernie O'Rourke Biographical Information
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Bernadette (Bernie) O'Rourke
Extension Youth Livestock Specialist
286 Animal Sciences
1675 Observatory Dr.
Madison, WI 53706
Tel: 608-263-4304
Email: borourke2@ansci.wisc.edu |
Previous Employment:
1998 - 2001 University of Minnesota Extension Service, McLeod County, 4-H/Ag Agent
Education:
B.S. Animal Science - South Dakota State University, Brookings, SD
M.S. Animal Science (Meat Science Emphasis) - University of Nebraska, Lincoln, NE
Teaching:
220
Growth, Composition and Evaluation of Meat Animals - Co Teach
221 Advanced Meat Animal Evaluation Lab - Co Teach
375 Special Topics - Careers
Recruits prospective students for the Animal Science Department .
Extension Activities:
Extension program includes organizing and developing educational programs and opportunities for youth and adult audiences in the areas of management, feeding, breeding, training and marketing of beef, sheep and swine. Works closely with various livestock industry commodity groups and organizations to provide educational opportunities and experiences for youth and adults.
Committees:
Council for Academic Staff Issues
State Fair Junior Fair Committee
Wisconsin Pork Association Youth Committee
National Youth PQA Task Force, Youth Domain Writer
4-H Curriculum Committee
WLBA Board of Directors
Governor’s Blue Ribbon Auction Committee
World Beef Expo
National 4-H Skillathon Committee
Issues in Agriculture Work Team – 4-H
Tri-Team Leader for Livestock Team – Agriculture and National Resources Extension
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