The University of Wyoming Extension recently appointed Rachael Stucke as the 4-H youth development educator for Teton County.

Stucke earned her bachelor’s in animal science from California Polytechnic State University in 2022, and went on to receive her master’s of animal science from Colorado State University (CSU) in 2024. As a graduate teaching assistant at CSU, she taught students and lab volunteers about animal husbandry and handling. She believes her previous experiences will help her lead by example and work with different kinds of people.

Stucke is also well-versed in livestock research. Most recently, she worked as an agricultural science research technician with the USDA ARS (Agricultural Research Service) Meat Animal Research Center in Clay Center, Nebraska. In this role, she maintained livestock feeding equipment, facilitated livestock research projects, and helped take care of cattle and swine.

Stucke is excited to explore her new community. “The 4-H program has a strong legacy in the Teton County community,” she says. “I am eager to learn all I can about that history and do my part to help it continue to leave a lasting impact.”

Stucke is especially looking forward to supporting 4-H’ers at the upcoming Teton County fair.

Stucke started her new role with UW Extension on Monday, June 23. She can be reached at rstucke@uwyo.edu or (307) 733-3087.