Field Specialist - Beef

Denise Schwab
1099 Court Ave
Marengo 52301
Voice 319-642-5504
Fax  319-642-5505
E-mail dschwab@iastate.edu

counties served

Counties Served:
Tama, Benton, Linn, Jones, Jackson, Poweshiek, Iowa, Johnson, Cedar, Clinton, Scott, Muscatine

Areas of Expertise:
Production information related to nutrition, facilities, health, records analysis, and pasture and forage management for beef and sheep producers.  Individual consultation on improving productivity in livestock operations.

Frequent Clients:
Livestock producers, veterinarians, agribusiness representatives, lenders, youth livestock participants, media, USDA and other public staff.

Joined ISU Extension:
June 1983

Extension Positions/Other Experience:
State 4-H Youth Development Specialist, 1999-2003; Extension Livestock/Beef Field Specialist, 1992-99; Tama County Extension Agriculturist 1989-92; Tama County 4-H & Youth Leader, 1985-89; Dickinson & Emmet County 4-H & Youth Leader, 1983-85.

Education:
Master of Science, Iowa State University, 1987
Bachelor of Science, Iowa State University, 1983

Awards/Honors/Publications:
Phi Kappa Phi; Gamma Sigma Delta; Iowa State University Extension Association, Treasurer, ISUEA Achievement Award 1987; ISU Extension Achievement Award, 1997; Professional & Scientific Council, 1999-2002; Epsilon Sigma Phi, Mid-Career Award 1997; American Society of Animal Science; National Association of County Agricultural Agents,  4-H & Youth Program Award 1991; National Association of Extension 4-H Agents, NAE4HA Achievement Award 1988

 

 

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