Extension Educator - Livestock Evaluation & Youth Programs
C204f Animal Science, UNL, Lincoln, NE 68583-0904
Phone: (402) 472-8834
Email: bbennett8@unl.edu
EDUCATION:
C204f Animal Science, UNL, Lincoln, NE 68583-0904
Phone: (402) 472-8834
Email: bbennett8@unl.edu
EDUCATION:
- M.S., Animal Science – Cow/Calf Nutrition, Kansas State University, 2013
- B.S., Animal Science, Kansas State University, 2011
- A.S., Agribusiness, Butler Community College, 2009
POSITIONS HELD:
- Extension Educator – Livestock Evaluation and Youth Programs, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, 2013-present
- Livestock Judging Team Coach, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, 2013-present
- Meat Animal Evaluation Team Coach, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, 2015-present
- Agriculture Instructor/Assistant Livestock Judging Coach, Butler Community College, 2012-2013
- Graduate Research Assistant, Kansas State University, 2011-2013
COURSES:
- ASCI 100: Fundamentals of Animal Biology and Industry Laboratory (4 cr)
Semester: Fall and Spring
Summary: Overview of the industries in animal science; fundamentals of animal biology related to their application in those industries; and trends and current issues related to production and consumption of animal products important for human welfare. - ASCI 300B: Principles of Livestock Evaluation and Judging (2 cr)
Semester: Fall
Summary: Principles of livestock judging and presentation of oral reasons. Evaluation of structure and composition differences in breeding and market livestock as related to their use in meat production. Live animal, performance records, genetic evaluations, and breeding livestock scenarios evaluated. Presentation of oral reasons to defend selection decisions. - ASCI 300D: Principles of Meat Animal Evaluation (1 cr)
Semester: Spring
Summary: Further expertise in breeding animal, market animal, and carcass evaluation. Live animal and carcass grading and pricing. - ASCI 311E: Beef Industry Study Tour (2 cr)
Semester: Spring
Summary: Work with the Nebraska Beef Industry Scholars to identify beef cattle related enterprises that represent the breadth of the cattle industry. Prioritize these enterprises as candidates for inclusion in the summer tour.
EXTENSION PROGRAM:
The primary focus of my extension program is youth education using animals as the vehicle to create knowledge, teamwork, critical thinking, and communication skills. I focus on the evaluation of livestock and the management of livestock projects through the 4-H program.
Specific Extension Events:
- Winner's Unlimited Youth Livestock Judging Camps, Coordinator
- Nebraska State FFA Livestock Evaluation CDE, Coordinator
- Nebraska State 4-H Livestock Judging Contest, Coordinator
- Premier Animal Science Event (PASE), Co-Coordinator
- Nebraska State Fair 4-H Livestock Events, Assistant Superintendent
- Nebraska Youth Beef Leadership Symposium, Committee Member
AWARDS AND HONORS:
- Kansas State University Reserve National Champion Livestock Judging Team, 2010
- Kansas State University Meat Animal Evaluation Team, 2010
- Butler Community College National Champion Livestock Judging Team, 2008-2009
PROFESSIONAL SERVICE:
- UNL Department of Animal Science
- Undergraduate Recruitment Committee, 2013-present
- Academic Advising Committee, 2015-present
- National Collegiate Livestock Judging Coaches Association
- iCEV Certification Review, 2014
University of Nebraska - Lincoln Animal Science Department