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The University of Idaho Benewah County
Extension Office is comprised of one faculty member, a full time
Office Manager, a part-time 4-H Program Assistant, and an
Extension Nutrition Advisor.
The
faculty and staff provide educational programming and support in
community development, horticulture, natural resources, family and
consumers sciences, and 4-H youth development.
Extension Educator/County Chair: Ashley McFarland
Ashley holds an undergraduate degree in
Environmental Studies and Political Science with a Masters
Degree in Environmental Science/Watershed Planning.
She is the County Chair and oversees the agriculture, community
development and 4-H programs for the county. You can reach
Ashley at
amcfarland@uidaho.edu or call 208-245-2422 extension 22.
Rhonda Amy: Office Manager
She
maintains the office and the Benewah County Extension website. You
can contact Rhonda at benewah@uidaho.edu or call 208-245-2422 extension 21.
Cheryl Lockard: 4-H Program Assistant
She is responsible for overseeing the 4-H program as
well as the many school enrichment programs that she has started
in the area schools. Contact Cheryl at
clockard@uidaho.edu
or call 208-245-2422 extension 24.
Rebecca Walrod: Extension Nutrition Advisor
You can contact Becky at
rwalrod@uidaho.edu or call 208-245-2422 extension 32.
Coeur d'Alene Reservation
Extension Office
Laura Laumatia: EIRP Educator
Laura oversees several programs in agriculture, natural
resources, and youth development for all residents living within
the reservation boundaries. Her goals are to increase
participation in Extension programs on the west side of the county
and to educate youth about careers in agriculture and natural
resources.
You can contact Laura at 208-686-1716 or email
laural@uidaho.edu.
Her mailing address is Natural Resources Building, P.O. Box 289, 401 Annie
Antelope Dr., Plummer, ID 83851. |
