Staff
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Sarah MerrifieldRegion 3 - Regional Extension Educational Director merrifie@iastate.edu (515) 532-3415 |
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Meredith NelsonProgram Coordinator nelsonmm@iastate.edu 515-295-2469 |
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Pam KollaschAdministrative Assistant pamelak@iastate.edu 515-295-2469 |
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Chyan KoppenCounty Youth Coordinator chyan@iastate.edu 515-295-2469 |
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Lisa BerklandYouth Field Specialist lisaberk@iastate.edu (712) 837-5596 4-H community clubs, Leadership development, Character building, Enhancement of teamwork in youth and adult volunteers |
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Brenda SchmittHuman Science Specialist- Family Finance schmitt@iastate.edu (641) 512-0650 |
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Amy JonesHuman Sciences Specialist, Nutrition and Wellness amyj@iastate.edu 641-423-0844 Provides integrated content including family nutrition, health and wellness, food preservation and food safety. Classes include: ServSafe, Child Care Provider Nutrition Training, Stay Independent for older adults, Food Preservation 101 and Preserve the Taste of Summer. |
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Mackenzie JohnsonHuman Science Specialist - Family Life johnson7@iastate.edu 712-240-0471 MacKenzie provides research-based information and education to people across the lifespan, helping them make decisions to improve and transform their lives. Mackenzie can speak on Adult Education, Parenting, Human Development, Aging, Early Childhood Education, Overindulgence, Ambiguous Loss, Literacy, Stress Management, PROSPER and Family Caregiving. |
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Russ EukenField Specialist - Livestock reuken@iastate.edu 641-923-2856 Production information related to nutrition, facilities, health, records, and budgeting for swine beef, sheep and dairy producers. Computer applications for livestock production. Individual consultation on improving productivity in livestock operations. Environmentally sound livestock production methods |
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Paul KasselCrops Field Specialist kassel@iastate.edu (712) 262-2264 Crop Production and Protection including - Soils, soil management and soil survey - Soil fertility and fertilizer use - Weed, insect, disease, and nematode management - Tillage methods - Crop management database - Crop management - Forage management |
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Kelvin LeiboldFarm Management Program Specialist kleibold@iastate.edu 641-648-4850 Farm management, Farmland and Building leasing, Global agriculture, Land values, Farm Machinery management, Estate planning, Intergenerational transfer and Beginning Farmers |
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Kris KohlAg Engineer Field Specialist kkohl1@iastate.edu (712) 732-5056 Livestock facilities, building materials and construction ventilation systems, manure management systems, soil erosion and crop residue management, soil and water conservation, ground water quality, well construction and maintenance, farm machinery, environmental regulations, energy conservation and farm safety. |
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Lisa BatesDesign Extension Specialist lmbates@iastate.edu 515-357-8185 Iowa Retail Initiative, Interior Design, Art & Design Community Development |