NMSU Cooperative Extension Service agents, specialists honored at NACAA conference

Several New Mexico State University Cooperative Extension Service agricultural agents and specialists received awards at the National Association of County Agricultural Agents Annual Meeting and Professional Improvement Conference. (Courtesy Photo)

Source: NMSU News Release
DATE: Aug. 21, 2024
WRITER: Taeya M. Padilla, 575-646-3221, taeyap@nmsu.edu

Several New Mexico State University Cooperative Extension Service agricultural agents and specialists were recognized at the National Association of County Agricultural Agents Annual Meeting and Professional Improvement Conference in July.

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The NACAA AM/PIC offers professional development opportunities through workshops, seminars and tours. 
 
“Attending NACAA AM/PIC helps agents stay at the forefront of agricultural Extension by enhancing their ability to serve their communities effectively and contributing to their overall professional growth,” said Courtney Mitchell, Harding County Extension agricultural agent and president of the New Mexico Association of County Agricultural Agents. “The conference fosters networking among peers who share similar roles, allowing for valuable connections and idea exchanges.”
 
NACAA is targeted at Extension educators and other professionals who work in agriculture, horticulture, forestry and natural resources, 4-H youth development, aquaculture and Sea Grant, community development, administration and related disciplines
 
National award winners:

• Bonnie Hopkins, San Juan County, Distinguished Service Award
• Talisha Valdez, Union County, Achievement Award
• Courtney Mitchell, Dan Kluchinski Memorial Scholarship Award

National finalist:

• Sara Marta, Sierra County, Search for Excellence in Environmental Quality, Forestry and Natural Resources
• Leslie Beck, Extension weed specialist, Comparing the Efficacy of Non-Selective Alternative Herbicides in New Mexico and Western Oregon poster

Regional award winners – West:

• Jessica Massengill, Grant County, Audio Recording
• Jeff Anderson, Doña Ana County, Educational Video Recordings
• Courtney Mitchell, Event Promotional Package
• Bonnie Hopkins, Learning Module/Notebook and Newsletter

State award winners:

• Andrew Garnett, Chaves County, Agriculture Awareness and Appreciation Award
• Jeff Anderson, Search for Excellence in 4-H Programming
• Sara Marta, Search for Excellence in Livestock Production

Posters:

• Savannah Daniels, Hidalgo County, Southwest Pregnancy Diagnosis Program, Poster Presenter
• Bonnie Hopkins, Growing Forward Farm Agricultural Literacy Project
• Sara Marta, Extensions roll in Alternatives to Post Fire Recovery and Infrastructure

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