Morning Ag Clips logo
  • Subscribe ❯
  • PORTAL ❯
  • LOGIN ❯
  • By Keyword
  • By topic
  • By state
  • Home
  • Events
  • Jobs
  • Store
  • Advertise
  • Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
  • Skip to footer
  • Subscribe to our
    daily email
    ❯
  • Portal Registration❯
  • Login❯
  • policy
  • tractors & machinery
  • education
  • conservation
  • webinars
  • business
  • dairy
  • cattle
  • poultry
  • swine
  • corn
  • soybeans
  • organic
  • specialty crops
  • Alabama
  • Alaska
  • Arizona
  • Arkansas
  • California
  • Colorado
  • Connecticut
  • Delaware
  • Florida
  • Georgia
  • Hawaii
  • Idaho
  • Illinois
  • Indiana
  • Iowa
  • Kansas
  • Kentucky
  • Louisiana
  • Maine
  • Maryland
  • Massachusetts
  • Michigan
  • Minnesota
  • Mississippi
  • Missouri
  • Montana
  • Nebraska
  • Nevada
  • New Hampshire
  • New Jersey
  • New Mexico
  • New York
  • North Carolina
  • North Dakota
  • Ohio
  • Oklahoma
  • Oregon
  • Pennsylvania
  • Rhode Island
  • South Carolina
  • South Dakota
  • Tennessee
  • Texas
  • Utah
  • Vermont
  • Virginia
  • Washington
  • West Virginia
  • Wisconsin
  • Wyoming

Morning Ag Clips

  • By Keyword
  • By topic
  • By state
  • policy
  • tractors & machinery
  • education
  • conservation
  • webinars
  • business
  • dairy
  • cattle
  • poultry
  • swine
  • corn
  • soybeans
  • organic
  • specialty crops
  • Home
  • Events
  • Jobs
  • Store
  • Advertise
Home » NDSU Extension and NDSU Research Extension Centers recognize leaders at Fall Conference
rural life
RECOGNITION ...

NDSU Extension and NDSU Research Extension Centers recognize leaders at Fall Conference

People who have given of their time and talents to NDSU Extension and the NDSU REC were recognized at this year’s fall conference

PUBLISHED ON October 21, 2021

Sheyenne Valley Technical Rescue Team was one of the four recipients of the Friends of Extension Award. Pictured left to right are Greg Andres -- Carrington REC presenting the award to captain Rich Schock, Jared McCollum -- assistant chief; Ryan Jankowski -- Horace team member; and Shelton Tronnes -- Kindred team member. (Courtesy Photo)

FARGO, N.D. — Recognizing people who have given of their time and talents to North Dakota State University (NDSU) Extension and the NDSU Research Extension Centers (REC) was a focus of this year’s fall conference held Oct. 12-14 in Bismarck.

The following awards were presented: Friends of Extension, Friend of the North Dakota Extension Association of Family and Consumer Sciences, NDSU Extension Communicator of the Year and the Epsilon Sigma Phi Awards.

The Friends of Extension Award recipients were the Sheyenne Valley Technical Rescue Team, Diane Schultz, Barry Medd and former Senator Larry Robinson.

The Sheyenne Valley Technical Rescue Team of Kindred was selected for its support of the farm and ranch safety education program. The team members trained NDSU Extension agents in grain bin safety so that the agents could provide grain bin safety education programs throughout the state. The rescue team also collaborated with NDSU Extension by participating in weekly and monthly farm and ranch safety team meetings to enhance the team’s knowledge and focus on prevention efforts. They also provided legislative testimony to the state legislature in support of Extension’s farm and ranch safety program.

Diane Schultz was recognized for her longstanding support of 4-H equine programs. For over 11 years, Schultz has supported the North Dakota 4-H camping experience by volunteering her time and her horses to the “Wish I Had a Horse” 4-H camp. This camp continually sells out within hours due to its popularity and impact. Schultz offers Morton County youth the opportunity to learn about horses at her ranch, how to ride and life on a ranch.

Barry Medd was recognized for his longstanding support of the Rural Leadership of North Dakota (RLND) Program. Medd provided leadership to the RLND Program by serving as council chairperson the past four years and serving on the RLND Council Executive and Financial Committees. Medd has demonstrated his commitment and support for the RLND Program through his strong advocacy for the program, encouraging North Dakotans to apply to RLND and encouraging and advocating for financial support RLND.

Former Senator Larry Robinson of Valley City was an avid supporter of NDSU Extension and understood the work, mission and the responsibilities to the citizens that Extension serves. Robinson served on the North Dakota Senate from 1989 to 2020. Through his elected office, he served on the Senate Appropriations Committee and was involved with NDSU Extension, the North Dakota Agricultural Experiment Station and NDSU Research Extension Centers. Robinson has been a great friend to Extension through his continued support of Extension’s work to strengthen agriculture, develop youth’s potential and build strong families and communities.

Friend of the North Dakota Extension Association of Family and Consumer Sciences – Kim Lipetzky. Lipetzky has been a friend of family and community wellness agents and Extension for over 25 years and was instrumental in the development of the original “On the Move” program later known as “On the Move to Better Health.” She also was on the steering committee along with Extension to organize and run the Cass Clay Food Partners and Commission, and she served on the Cass County Advisory Council for several different terms. She recently retired after 33 years in her position with Fargo Cass Public Health.

The NDSU Extension Communicator of the Year award, presented by the NDSU Agriculture Communication Department and North Dakota chapter of the Association for Communication Excellence, was presented to Don Kinzler, NDSU Extension – Cass County agriculture and natural resources/horticulture agent. Don writes two newspaper columns per week for the Fargo Forum, is a guest on two radio shows per week and appears on the North Dakota Today show a few times per month. He receives and answers hundreds of lawn, gardens and trees questions per year and enjoys interacting with clients to solve their problems.

Epsilon Sigma Phi (ESP) Awards are presented to those who are dedicated to fostering standards of excellence in the Extension System and developing the Extension profession.

This year’s recipients were:

  • Early Career Service Award – Anitha Chirumamilla, Langdon Research Extension Center cropping systems specialist
  • Distinguished Service Award – Janet Knodel, NDSU Extension entomologist and professor of entomology
  • Meritorious Support Staff Award – Nancy Smith, West District Office administrative assistant

NDSU Extension empowers North Dakotans to improve their lives and communities through science-based education. You’ll find Extension at work in your county, at Research Extension Centers and at the main campus of North Dakota State University.

NDSU RECs enhance the quality of life for all North Dakota citizens with a responsive, flexible and accessible agricultural-based research program that combines the concepts of agricultural research, university Extension, information technology and economic and community development.

Photos of award winners at the 2021 NDSU Extension/Research Extension Center Fall Conference are located at this link: https://bit.ly/NDSUConferencePhotos.

— NDSU Extension

RECOMMENDED ARTICLES

OCA BEST
Cattlemen youth awarded at BEST banquet
May 11, 2022

MARYSVILLE, Ohio — The Ohio Cattlemen’s Association’s (OCA) Beef Exhibitor Show Total (BEST) program wrapped up the 2021-2022 BEST season on May 7 at the Ohio Expo Center in Columbus. More than 800 BEST exhibitors and families gathered to watch youth receive awards for their show success, cattle industry knowledge, photography skills, community service efforts and […]

Goehring awards more than $7 million in specialty crop block grants
February 03, 2022

BISMARCK, N.D. – Late last year, Agriculture Commissioner Doug Goehring awarded 51 grants totaling over $7 million to promote the development, cultivation, production and sales of specialty crops in North Dakota. The announcement was delayed due to USDA staffing changes and a postponement of the federal notice. “North Dakota is already a leading producer of […]

2021 Jackson County Farm-City Awards
November 28, 2021

MARIANNA, Fla. — A Farm-City Celebration has been held annually in Jackson County for the past 48 years.  Last year the recognition was virtual via a social media video, but this year’s celebration was a public breakfast once again.  The Jackson County Chamber of Commerce, Farm Credit of Northwest Florida, Jackson County Farm Bureau, and […]

The 45th annual Harvest Bowl program at North Dakota State University will be held Nov. 2 and 3. (Courtesy of NDSU)
NDSU athletes to be awarded scholarships during 47th Annual Harvest Bowl
November 18, 2021

FARGO, N.D. — Scholarships will be awarded to 24 North Dakota State University athletes during this year’s Harvest Bowl program on Nov. 19. Highlights of the event include a Harvest Bowl dinner and awards program on Nov. 19 at the Delta Hotels by Marriott Fargo, and the Harvest Bowl football game between NDSU and the […]

Cattlemen youth celebrate BEST season
May 12, 2021

MARYSVILLE, Ohio — Awards and prizes filled the stage as families gathered to commemorate an unusual year at the annual Ohio Cattlemen’s Association (OCA) BEST (Beef Exhibitor Show Total) awards banquet held on May 1 at the Ohio State Fairgrounds in Columbus. Over 350 BEST exhibitors were awarded for their show success, cattle industry knowledge, […]

Spread the word

Browse More Clips

Stumped by Stump Grinders?

nitrogen fertilizer

Waiver requested as fertilizer supplies short, prices high

Primary Sidebar

MORE

NORTH DAKOTA CLIPS

The Cattle Price Discovery and Transparency Act
February 2, 2023
cattle on feed
CattleFax forecasts producer profitability in 2023
February 2, 2023
NDSU Saddle and Sirloin to host 97th Little International Feb. 10-11
February 2, 2023
Bureau of Land Management and USDA Forest Service announce 2023 grazing fees
February 2, 2023
2022 Heritage Breed Microgrants awarded
February 2, 2023
  • Trending
  • Latest

YOU MIGHT ALSO LIKE...

Outstanding Young Farmer
Weaver wins Outstanding Young Farmer award
February 2, 2023
MU Extension launches 'Show-Me MO Success' podcast
February 2, 2023
Find your farm share during CSA Month
February 2, 2023
New research finds disproportionate impact of cancer on rural communities
February 2, 2023
American Simmental Association
Six elected to American Simmental Board
February 1, 2023

Footer

MORNING AG CLIPS

  • Contact Us
  • Sponsors
  • About Us
  • Advertise with Us
  • Privacy Statement
  • Terms of Service

CONNECT WITH US

  • Like Us on Facebook
  • Instagram
  • LinkedIn
  • Twitter
  • YouTube

TRACK YOUR TRADE

  • Markets & Economy
  • Cattle Updates
  • Dairy News
  • Policy & Politics
  • Corn Alerts

QUICK LINKS

  • Account
  • Portal Membership
  • Just Me, Kate
  • Farmhouse Communication

Get the MAC App Today!

Get it on Google Play
Download on the App Store

© 2023 Morning Ag Clips, LLC. All Rights Reserved.