FARGO, N.D. — Epsilon Sigma Phi, the Extension Service honorary organization, presented awards during the North Dakota State University Extension Service/Research Extension Center fall conference held Oct. 24-27 in Fargo.
Honored were:
Friends of Extension
- Bill Davis, acting state director for USDA Rural Development, who has been a strong advocate and partner with NDSU Extension through joint projects, conferences and activities throughout his career
Dale Ihry (Photo courtesy of Dale Ihry) - Dale Ihry, executive director, North Dakota Corn Utilization Council and North Dakota Corn Growers Association, was instrumental in partnering with the NDSU Extension Service on the delivery of Agricultural Risk Coverage and Price Loss Coverage educational programs to producers and others across the state
Renae Korslien receives a Friend of Extension Award from Brad Brummond, an agent in NDSU Extension’s Walsh County office and president of the Upsilon Chapter of Epsilon Sigma Phi (left), and NDSU Extension Director Chris Boerboom. (NDSU photo) - Renae Korslien, general manager, North Dakota State Fair, who says one the best parts of her job is working with the youth of North Dakota
Meritorious Support Service Award
- Dawn Alderin, administrative assistant, Oliver County
Vicki Miller receives the Meritorious Support Service Award from Brad Brummond, an agent in NDSU Extension’s Walsh County office and president of the Upsilon Chapter of Epsilon Sigma Phi. (NDSU photo) - Vicki Miller, administrative office manager, Center for Community Vitality
Other Awards
- Early Career Service – Esther McGinnis, assistant professor and horticulturist
Marie Hvidsten receives the Mid-Career Service Award from Brad Brummond, an agent in NDSU Extension’s Walsh County office and president of the Upsilon Chapter of Epsilon Sigma Phi. (NDSU photo) - Mid-Career Service – Marie Hvidsten, rural leadership specialist
Andrew Thostenson (right) receives the Distinguished Service Award from Brad Brummond, an agent in NDSU Extension’s Walsh County office and president of the Upsilon Chapter of Epsilon Sigma Phi. (NDSU photo) - Distinguished Service – Andrew Thostenson, Pesticide Program specialist
Greg Endres (right) receives the Visionary Leadership Award from Brad Brummond, an agent in NDSU Extension’s Walsh County office and president of the Upsilon Chapter of Epsilon Sigma Phi. (NDSU photo) - Visionary Leadership – Greg Endres, area cropping systems specialist
Charlie Stoltenow (NDSU photo) - Administrative Leadership – Charlie Stoltenow, assistant director, agriculture and natural resources
— NDSU Agriculture Communication
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