I am a goal oriented, results driven agricultural professional educator and farmer who strongly believes in the importance of helping people understand all types and phases of agricultural production. I also fully support 4-H and FFa youth development programs that help encourage youth to take a proactive role in the future of agriculture. I have been honored to receive recognition over the years from the following organizations for my efforts:
30 year "Ruby" Volunteer Service Award. Virginia Cooperative Extension 2012
Distinguished Service Award, National Epsilon Sigma Phi 2011
Distinguished Service Award, Epsilon Sigma Phi 2011
Distinguished Service Award, National Association of County Agricultural Agents 2009
Distinguished Service Award, Virginia Association of Agricultural Extension Agents 2009
State Team Award. Epsilon Sigma Phi 2007
Outstanding Extension Agent Award. 2003 Virginia Pork Industry Association
Appointed by the Governor to the Virginia Sheep Industry Board 2002, 2005
Outstanding 4-H Alumni. 2000 Clarke County 4-H Program
VA/NC Outstanding Shepherd Award,Virginia Sheep Producers Association
National Achievement Award in Extension Programming. 1996 National Association
of County agricultural Agents
State Achievement Award in Extension Programming. 1996 Virginia Association of
Agricultural Extension Agents
Outstanding Northern District 4-H Extension Agent. 1992 Virginia Association of 4-H Agents
