EDUCATION
AA degree-agriculture, Crowder College (1986)
BS degree-agronomy, Southwest Missouri State University (1988)
MS degree-crop science, University of Arkansas (1990)
EXTENSION CAREER
Started in 1990 as a county extension agent specializing in agriculture, community development and 4-H in Stone County, Arkansas Joined University of Missouri Extension in 1991
Nine years as an Agronomy Specialist and County Program Director in Mississippi County, Missouri
Served as Regional Corn Specialist for eight SE Missouri counties
Two years as Agronomy Specialist for Morgan, Moniteau, Benton and Pettis counties
Currently serve as Field Specialist in Agronomy in Stone County since 2006 with primary responsibilities in Stone, Taney, Barry, Lawrence, Greene and Christian Counties.
Coordinator for the Master Gardeners of the Ozarks based in Stone and Taney Counties
ONGOING EDUCATIONAL EFFORTS
Livestock and forage conferences and tours
Stone County Dairy DayRegional hay production schools
Regional grazing schools
Spring and fall gardening workshops
Brush control demonstrations and tours
Forage demonstrations and tours
Pesticide applicator training
Master Gardener training