GREGG RECEIVES “EXTENSION SERVICE” AWARD
February 18, 2009
Roanoke, Virginia - Cynthia L. Gregg, an extension agent in Brunswick County, has been recognized as the Virginia Agribusiness Council's 2009 Extension Agent Service Award recipient. David Leonard with Leonard Land Company of Lebanon and a member of the Virginia Agribusiness Council's Board of Directors presented the award to Ms. Gregg during the Virginia Cattlemen's Annual Convention, and recognized her outstanding accomplishments as a Virginia Cooperative Extension Agent.
Gregg is an Agriculture and Natural Resources extension agent in Brunswick County, a position she has held since 1997. Before coming to Brunswick County, Ms. Gregg was a livestock specialist in Missouri and an Associate Extension Agent in North Carolina. During her time as an extension agent in Brunswick County, Ms. Gregg has worked with area producers and citizens on issues of importance to the Council, including National Animal Identification Program. She has supported efforts to expand marketing opportunities for local beef producers, the Master Gardner's program, and educational programs for local school children to explain the origins of their food products. Ms. Gregg is an active participant in the Extension Agents Association at both the State and National levels and has been recognized for her leadership role there.
In making the award presentation, Mr. Leonard noted, "Council members recognize that Cynthia Gregg has contributed her time, efforts, and passion to the agribusiness industry in her area and across the state. She is a great asset to our industry, and has provided valuable service to producers in her locality." He went on to comment, "We are pleased to recognize her in front of the cattle industry and the Council's members in awarding her the 2009 Virginia Agribusiness Council Outstanding Extension Agent award."
The Virginia Agribusiness Council is a non-profit organization committed to representing the agriculture and forest industries in the Commonwealth through effective government relations efforts. Its membership includes farmers, foresters, marketers and processors, industry suppliers and commodity and industry associations. It is headquartered in Richmond. For more information, visit www.va-agribusiness.org.
Photo: Ms. Gregg receives award from Council Board Member David Leonard
GROOVER AWARDED “EXTENSION SERVICE” RECOGNITION
February 5, 2009
Lynchburg, Virginia - Dr. Gordon Groover, an Associate Professor and Extension Economist in Farm Management at Virginia Tech, has received the Virginia Agribusiness Council's Extension Service Award. Jim Saunders of Saunders Brothers in Nelson County and Chairman of the Virginia Agribusiness Council's Board of Directors presented the award to Dr. Groover in recognition for his outstanding efforts as an Extension Specialist at Virginia Tech. The presentation was made on January 14 during a meeting of the Virginia Forage and Grasslands Council in Lynchburg.
Groover began his career as a farm management extension agent in Culpeper County in 1979. Since 1983, he has served as a faculty member in the Department of Agricultural and Applied Economics at Virginia Tech as an instructor and extension specialist, and in 2008 was named an associate professor. Throughout his career, Dr. Groover has worked with the agribusiness industry to help producers make sound economic and financial decisions. In the early 1990's, Groover led efforts to establish an award winning program to integrate computer programs into agricultural operations. He continues to lead the Virginia land use taxation evaluation program, and focuses his research and extension efforts on the economics of forage and livestock systems.
In making the award presentation, Mr. Saunders noted, "Council members recognize that Dr. Groover is dedicated, hard-working, and truly committed to the success of Virginia agriculture. This commitment has helped many producers make important economic decisions that positively impact their farming operations." Saunders went on to comment, "The lasting impact of Dr. Groover's contributions for the entire agribusiness industry makes this a natural selection, and we are pleased to recognize him with the 2009 Virginia Agribusiness Council Outstanding Extension Specialist award."
The Virginia Agribusiness Council is a non-profit organization committed to representing the agriculture and forest industries in the Commonwealth through effective government relations efforts. Its membership includes farmers, foresters, marketers and processors, industry suppliers and commodity and industry associations. It is headquartered in Richmond. For more information, visit www.va-agribusiness.org.
Photo: Council Board Chairman Jim Saunders (l) congratulates Dr. Gordon Groover (r)
