Staff

Connecting our clients with the information they need, including pesticide trainings, Master Gardener inquiries, farm management information, and more.
Based in the Dubuque County Extension Office.

Brittany has a wide array of experience and education to bring to this role. She has an undergraduate degree in Ag Education from University of Wisconsin-Platteville and a Master's of Science degree in Sustainable Food Systems from Green Mountain College. Brittany will provide leadership to the Dubuque Eats Well Coalition and focus on advancing the Dubuque County Food System. She has also worked with her own horticulture enterprise, as a Horticulturalist at Walt Disney Parks and Resorts and Greenhouse Specialist at FarmTek. 
Based in the Dubuque County Extension office.

Works with youth, volunteers, and other Extension staff to provide day-to-day planning and management of the Dubuque County 4-H program, including all activities related to the Dubuque County Fair.
Based in the Dubuque County Extension Office.

Leah works with youth, volunteers, and professionals to plan, implement, and evaluate a progressive series of educational programs and experiences that work toward multiple life skill outcomes (leadership, citizenship, communications, personal life management and knowledge). Our priorities include extraordinary learning experiences and capacity building for positive youth development while focusing on connecting young people with caring adults.
Based in the Dubuque County Extension office.  

Dairy Production, Economics and Dairy Business Development; Familes and Youth
Based in the Dubuque County Extension Office.

Dairy facilities, manure handling, water quality, biochar production and use, regenerative agriculture and soil health.
Based in the Dubuque County Extension Office.

Danielle Day facilitates learning experiences with professionals and community groups to promote healthy relationships, well-being, quality child care, parenting, and caregiving.

Develop and conduct educational programs in row crop, forage, and pasture management with emphasis on integrated crop management and controlled intensive grazing. Specific areas of expertise include: corn, soybean, small grain, hay, silage, and grazing management; soil testing and nutrient recommendations; manure management; pesticide management; conventional, ridge-till, and no-till production; with emphasis on net profit, sustainability, and environmental concerns. Advise and assist with multi-agency water quality projects in Northeast Iowa. Arrange multi-disciplined programs with local and state extension agricultural specialists, agricultural providers, and conservation agencies. Provide timely media releases on critical crop management related issues

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, record analysis, and pasture and forage management for beef and sheep producers.