MSU Extension

ReAnna Wilkerson is a Michigan State University Extension 4-H Program Coordinator that is Partnered with Caro Parks and Recreation in Tuscola County. She has served in this role since October of 2023.

In her new role as a 4-H program coordinator and Caro Parks and Rec partner, ReAnna provides leadership and assisted management of our local 4-H programs, volunteers, and youth participants in Tuscola County. She promotes and strengthens the Tuscola County 4-H program by developing new programs and creating new partnerships, promoting and evaluating 4-H programs and recruiting and training new volunteers. ReAnna is also the liaison from the state Michigan 4-H office helps to ensure that statewide opportunities and information is available to local participants.

ReAnna grew up locally, joining one of her 4-H clubs in grade school and later her local FFA Chapter in high school. She excelled in both livestock showmanship and animal husbandry. She competed in both large and small livestock sweepstakes, earning many Grand Champion, Reserve Champion Showman, Market class ribbons along the way. ReAnna showed just about every species there was at the Tuscola County Fair, along with entering handmade crafts, and even winning Tuscola County Fair Queen 2017.

Before joining MSU Extension in October of 2023, ReAnna attended a two-year program through Delta College and Michigan State University where she received her Associates in Agriculture Operations. She attributes her career path to her fierce love of 4-H, FFA, Agriculture and following her father’s footsteps. Before college, through FFA, ReAnna competed nationally in the food science program, placed Silver with her team, and received her Food Science CDE. Through FFA, she received many rewards such as an Outstanding Member Award, her State FFA Degree, the Greenhand award, served at her chapter Vice President and went on to get her American Degree, the highest degree you can through FFA.