Faculty and Staff

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.