The U of I Extension Office has gained a new member! Sara Marten has been the 4H Youth Development Educator for the past two months and has been loving the position.

Marten says her background has her well prepared for this job as she was in 4H growing up and has held similar positions in Indiana as well as Southern Illinois.

Marten explains her job and what all it entails, saying she is looking forward to being heavily involved in the schools.

Marten appeared as a guest on the Newstalk WTIM Morning Show.