Melissa Scherpereel
Instructor and 4-H Youth Program Coordinator
240 Scott Hall
Tel: (919) 515-5403
Email: melissa_scherpereel@ncsu.edu
Educational Background
B.S. (1995) Food Science, North Carolina State University
M.S. (1998) Food Science, North Carolina State University
Teaching Interests
PO 011 Poultry Production - 3(2-3)F. Introduction to poultry science and production. Domestication of key poultry species, embryology and hatchery management, anatomy and physiology, poultry rations, housing refinements, and diseases relative to the production of poultry meats and eggs.
PO 060 Poultry Management - Preq: PO 011 and PO 052. 3(3-0)F. Principles and practices of commercial market turkey, broiler, and roaster managment. Includes breeding, nutrition, housing, related production parameters, and an examination of contracts and grower-company relationships.
Extension Interests
Treasurer of the National 4-H Poultry and Egg Conference. Secretary/Treasurer of the NC Association of Cooperative Extension Specialists. Coordinator of 4-H Poultry Programs for North Carolina. Provide educational assistance for 4-H and livestock agents, Teach and volunteer in the areas of Embryology, Poultry Production and Processing, the Poultry Industry in North Carolina, and other areas of interest.
Events
For further information on these events please check out our website at www.poultry4h.info. Also check out our Calendar of Youth Events.
4-H Presentations and Judging Contests
Annual Youth Market Turkey Show at the NC State Fair
Embryology Training for Agents and Teachers
Poultry Judging and Pullet Chains
Summer Institute (summer workshop for high school students)
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