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Past NACAA President, Paul Wigley from Georgia, plays in front of a live audience at Howlers Coyote Cafe.
Joyce Herncane of Schellsburg in Bedford County was recently named an Honorary County Agent by the PA Association of County Agricultural Agents (PACAA) at their annual meeting held in State College. She was honored because of her support of Penn State Extension and agriculture in Bedford County.
New officers were sworn in at the Pennsylvania Association of Agricultural Agents annual meeting on November 15.
Not only does the Pennsylvania Association of County Agricultural Agents have a strong group of officers to lead the organization, but also a robust group of directors to guide the organization.
This past June, several members of the Pennsylvania Association of County Agriculture Agents and Penn State administrators gathered in the small town of Schellsburg, Bedford County to commemorate the placing of a historical marker for the first county extension agent.
Pennsylvania Association of County Agricultural Agents (PACAA) raise funds for association by serving cool drinks and hot treats at Ag Progress Days
Amber Yutzy and Greg Strait presented the results of their educational efforts on milking issues at the 2012 NACAA in Charleston, South Carolina this past July.
The Pennsylvania Association of Agricultural Agents are very proud to have Paul Craig, one of their own, serving as the NACAA President. He comes from a long line of Pennsylvanians that have served the national association; Bill Kelly in 1993, Leslie Firth in 1981, Joseph Thurston in 1965, R.H. McDougall in 1957, and Rex Carter in 1950.
The NACAA Agricultural Appreciation and Awareness Award recognizes NACAA members or team of members for outstanding use of Public Relations in Daily Efforts that improves the understanding of agriculture in their communities.
The Search for Excellence in Livestock Production is an award that recognize an NACAA member who has developed and carried out an outstanding extension educational program in livestock production.
Stacie Hritz was recognized at the 2012 National Association of County Agricultural Agents' annual meeting this past July for her efforts with Penn State Cooperative Extension. This award is given to educators with less than ten years of service.
Dana Rizzo was recognized at the 2012 National Association of County Agricultural Agents' annual meeting this past July for her efforts with Penn State Cooperative Extension. This award is given to educators with less than ten years of service.
The Search for Excellence in Remote Sensing and Precision Agriculture is an award that that recognizes an NACAA member who has developed and carried out an outstanding extension educational program in utilizing remote sensing and/or precision agricultural techniques.
Susan Boser was recognized at the National Association of County Agricultural Agents' annual meeting this past July for her efforts with Penn State Cooperative Extension. The purpose of the Distinguished Service Award Program is to encourage and recognize excellence in the field of professional Extension for members with more than ten years of service.
National Association of County Agricultural Agents recognize two Pennsylvanians who excelled in communicating programs and ideas to their clientele.
J. Craig Williams was recognized at the National Association of County Agricultural Agents' annual meeting this past July for his efforts with Penn State Cooperative Extension.
Two members of the Pennsylvania Association of County Agricultural Agents represented their group at the Pennsylvania State Council of Farm Organizations Annual Meeting on Febraury 7.
Mena Hautau was recognized at the National Association of County Agricultural Agents' annual meeting this past October for her efforts with Penn State Cooperative Extension.
Established in 1910 by the US Dept. of Agriculture in Bedford County, it was the first agency of its kind in the nation. The County Agent provided practical advice on farming and gardening as well as consumer economics and nutrition to rural residents. The Cooperative Extension program improved food production across the state and nation, and is still in existence today.
