Extension agents honored for outstanding service in Henderson County
Henderson County Cooperative Extension staff received top recognition at the West District Conference on December 7. Betsy Hooker earned multiple awards for nutrition education, Chris Just led a seven-person team in farmworker health projects, and Hannah Worrell Peeler received the Victoria Jean Cope Award for growth. The district noted 22 youth winning medals and 54 completing project records this year.
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Henderson County awards honor extension agents in agriculture
DIZZY? district competition placed all 34 entries. Karen Blaedow received the Lois G Britt Award for Outstanding Extension Agent, the state’s top annual honor. Steve Pettis earned Excellence Award for Agriculture and Natural Resources for a broad outreach program. Terry Kelley, County Extension Director and Tree Fruit agent, won the Dr. Joe and Mrs. Lise Zublena Award for empowering people, delivering about $8 million in disaster relief after the 2021 April freeze for local fruit growers.
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