University of Wyoming Names New 4 H Livestock Specialist
Amber Comer was appointed as the University of Wyoming Extension 4 H livestock specialist on November 11, 2025, a role that will coordinate statewide youth agricultural programming and serve as a resource for animal science questions. Her work aims to strengthen training, educational resources and leadership for 4 H educators and volunteers, a development that matters to Albany County youth and agricultural families.
The University of Wyoming Extension announced on November 11, 2025 that Amber Comer was named the state 4 H livestock specialist. Comer will coordinate state level 4 H events, organize trainings and workshops, develop educational resources, and provide leadership for 4 H educators and volunteers across Wyoming. She will also answer animal science questions and focus on veterinary sciences, animal care, showmanship and leadership.
Comer said she looks forward to working with Wyoming’s agricultural communities and helping youth grow in skills and confidence through 4 H projects. Her appointment places a single point of leadership in the Extension system for livestock programming, a role that touches county extension offices, local fair boards and school based 4 H clubs in places such as Laramie and the surrounding Albany County towns.
For local families, the immediate impact is practical. County 4 H coordinators can expect a centralized source for curricula, workshops and technical guidance on animal health and show preparation. That support can reduce preparation costs for livestock projects, improve animal welfare practices, and strengthen youth outcomes in leadership and career readiness. For Albany County, where agriculture and university outreach intersect, the Extension role is a bridge between university research and hands on learning in the community.
From a broader economic perspective, robust youth agricultural programming serves as a workforce pipeline into animal science, veterinary support and farm management. By bolstering showmanship and animal care instruction the Extension helps preserve skills that support local agricultural enterprises and related service sectors. Coordinated statewide events and trainings also concentrate resources, potentially increasing efficiency in volunteer training and educational material development.
The University of Wyoming Extension will provide contact and event information for those interested in upcoming 4 H activities. Local families and volunteers who participate in fairs, livestock shows and school based clubs in Albany County are likely to see new workshops and resources rolled out under Comer’s leadership. As those offerings arrive, county extension staff will be the on the ground point of contact for schedules, registration and program details.
Comer’s role underscores the continuing importance of Extension programming in connecting university expertise to rural communities. For Albany County residents engaged in youth agriculture, the appointment signals an investment in training, animal care knowledge and leadership development that could influence both short term project success and longer term economic participation in the region.
