Staff

4-H & Youth programming

Grazing, local foods, Holistic Management, beginning farmers, food hubs

Youth

As a field agronomist, I work with farmers, ag industry retailers and government agency staff on crop production and protection practices as well as provide ag-related educational programs. Part of my job is also working with various groups to promote and educate others about conservation and water quality practices and concerns. Currently, I serve the Northeast, south-central and southeast regions of Iowa.

Primary areas of expertise: commercial fruits and vegetables. Secondary areas of expertise: ornamental horticulture including greenhouse and nursery crops, and turfgrass

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.

Human Sciences Specialist, Family Life
Quality child care, parenting education, child development, Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACES), early childhood nature/science, managing stress, strength-based and relationship-based approaches, aging topics.