A livestock enthusiast, Grobbel has served as the 4-H livestock and dairy project leader for St. Clair County’s Haybuster 4-H Club for the past six years. She has also led livestock judging teams in both Sanilac and St. Clair counties, helping to instill in youth important life skills developed in the sport: decision-making, time management and public speaking. Beyond her club and county affiliations, Grobbel has also donated her time as a resource leader related to livestock evaluation and selection, animal nutrition and showmanship at a variety of statewide 4-H programs and events. These include 4-H Exploration Days, 4-H Spring Livestock Workshop, Michigan 4-H Livestock Judging Camp and 4-H Animal Science Career Quest, among others.
With a keen interest in helping youth plan for the future, Grobbel routinely shares her experiences in the livestock and agricultural field, encouraging youth to pursue careers or secondary education related to these important industries. Grobbel also utilizes her vast industry connections to link youth with key individuals, helping them grow their own networks and prepare for the next phase in life. She encourages youth to expand their portfolios beyond traditional livestock programming through judging, skill-a-thons and other educational contests, recognizing the important skills developed through such experiences.
Grobbel, a former 4-H’er herself, also volunteers as a member of the Thumb Jackpot Beef Show and Paul DeLong Memorial Show committees, both of which provide scholarships to local 4-H and FFA members. Additionally, she serves on the board of directors for the Michigan Youth Livestock Scholarship Fund, which provides scholarships and support to Michigan 4-H livestock judging contestants, among other things.
