Extension Field Agronomist
Virgil Schmitt
1514 Isett Avenue
Muscatine, IA 52761-4629
Voice 563-263-5701
Fax 563-263-5707
E-mail vschmitt@iastate.edu
Counties Served:
Jackson, Clinton, Cedar, Scott, Muscatine, Louisa, Henry, Des Moines
Areas of Expertise:
Production of corn, soybeans, small grains, and forages and the management
of diseases, insects, and weeds that affect these crops
Frequent Clients:
Crop producers and businesses that work in the area of crop production and
protection
Joined ISU Extension:
February 1985
Extension Positions/Other Experience:
Extension Crops Specialist 1992 - present, Extension Agriculturist
in Linn County 1988 - 1992, Farm Management Instructor and Coordinator at Muscatine
Community College 1978 - 1988 (Agriculture Department Chair 1986 - 1988), Graduate
School 1976 - 1977, Extension 4-H and Youth Leader in Butler and Grundy Counties
1973 - 1976, Vo-Ag Instructor at Reinbeck 1972 - 1973
Education:
B.S. and M.S in Agricultural Education from Iowa State University
Awards/Honors/Publications:
Public Relations In Daily Efforts (PRIDE) Award from the National Association
of County Agricultural Agents, State FFA Distinguished Service Award, Mid-career
Award from Epsilon Sigma Phi (Extension Honorary Fraternity)
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