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Work Experience
Student Staff Assistant, University of Illinois, Vocational Agriculture Services, Urbana, Illinois (Aug 1983-May 1986)
- Assisted in billing and record-keeping
- Developed microcomputer programs for accounting and office purpose, resulting in more accurate bookkeeping and improved analysis
- Worked in all areas of agriculture through sales and production of agricultural education materials
- Solely responsible for scouting 35 farms in central Ohio
- Checked corn, soybean and alfalfa fields for insect, weed and disease damage, and completed soil and tissue sampling and testing
- Reported findings to farmers and Extension Services
Education
Bachelor of Science Degree in Agricultural Economics (1986)
University of Illinois, College of Agriculture, Urbana, Illinois
University of Illinois, College of Agriculture, Urbana, Illinois
Honors
- FmHA County office of the Year (1992)
- FmHA Certificate of Outstanding Accomplishment (1991)
- FmHA Certificate of Merit (1990)
- Administrative Point of Light for Community Service with Farm Safety for Just Kids Program (1991)
Volunteer Activities
Organizing Director, Green County Farm Safety for Just Kids Day Camp
(1992-current)
(1992-current)
- Established farm safety program for children, including presentations from local law enforcement and emergency medical services, farm owners/operators and agricultural chemical representatives
- handle all public relations and coordinate up to 25 volunteers
- Secure sponsorships so program can be offered free-of-charge to participants
Other Affiliations
President, Optimist Club of Gaithersburg (1994-current)
Treasurer, Green County Young farmers (1993-current)
Treasurer, Green County Young farmers (1993-current)
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