Elmore County

Faculty and Staff

Name:             Mir-M. Seyedbagheri

Position:         Extension Educator/Professor

Biography:     Mir-M. Seyedbagheri was born in Shahpour, Iran on May 15, 1954.  He received his BS Degree in Soil Service and Biometeorology from Utah State University in 1980.  An MS in Agricultural Education was obtained from the same University in 1984.  Mir has worked in the field of agriculture since the age of 10.  In 1984 he accepted a position from the University of Idaho as County Agent for Elmore County.  Mir’s extensive background in international research has added a wealth of knowledge and expertise to the state’s agricultural community.

                        Mir has received numerous awards, certificates and letters of appreciation since becoming the County Agent.  In 1995, Mir received the Governor’s Award for Excellence in Agriculture, Elmore County Farm Bureau Award for extraordinary contributions to Elmore County farmers, Menoufia University’s gold medal in recognition of distinguished efforts in international cooperative programs, National 4-H Distinguished Service Award, Grand Marshall in Ag Day Parade, MHAFB Citizen of the Year, full scholarship from Department of Environmental Conservation, Iran, for Utah State University, National Dean’s and Dean’s List, and the 1992 4-H Camp “Best All Around Dude” award, along with many other honors.

                        Mir is especially proud of his love of working directly with growers and agribusiness professionals in the field to help growers improve the quality of their business, save money, and at the same time help protect and improve the environmental quality of the land.  As a result of Mir’s applied research, growers have saved hundreds of thousands of dollars and prevented excess nutrient leaching from over-fertilization, improved the quality of their crops, and increased the yield of their fields.  Mir is very respected in the community for his contributions to agribusiness and community awareness of agriculture’s impact on our economy and quality of life.

                        Mir is a member of the American Phytopathological Society, American Society of Agronomy, Bio-Integral Resource Center, Crop Science Society of  America, Elmore County Impact Steering Committee (Chairman, Ag Task Force, 1991-6), Epsilon Sigma Phi, Honor Society of Cooperative Extension, Gamma Sigma Delta, Honor Society of Agriculture, Glenns Ferry Chamber of Commerce, Idaho Association of County Agricultural Agents (President-Elect, 1992; President, 1993; State Chairperson, Program Development, 1987-8; State Junior and Senior Director, 1985-88), Idaho Association of Extension 4-H Agents (State Director, 1986-7), Idaho Hay Growers Association, Idaho Horticultural Society, Idaho Rural Development Council (Advisory Committee, 1995-6), Idaho State Wheat Growers Association, Idaho Weed Control Superintendents Association (Board of Directors, 1995-6), Joint Council of Extension Professionals, Mountain Home Chamber of Commerce (Chairman, Agribusiness Committee, 1994-6), National Association of Colleges and Teachers of Agriculture, National Association of County Agricultural Agents, National Liaison for Educational Programming and Dissemination, 1990-3, Potato Association of America, Regional Rush Skeletonweed Task Force (Coordinator, 1995-6), Rotary, Science Applications International Corp, Society of Range Management, Soil Science Society of America, Western Society of Crop Science, and numerous committees nationally, regionally, in Idaho, Elmore County, and Mountain Home.

STAFF

Name:             Diana Edgar

Position:         Program Assistant/Office Manager

Information:   Diana is Mir’s assistant in the operation and coordination of the County’s         Extension program. 

Name:             Kim Kovac

Position:         Office Support

Information:   Kim assists Mir and Diana with research and administrative duties.

Name:             Dave Humphreys

Position:         Weed Control Coordinator

Information:  The Coordinator assists in applied field research and noxious weed control education, programs, and treatment throughout the county and collectively with local land owners and agencies.

Name:             MaryAnn Peterson

Position:         4-H Program Assistant

Information:   MaryAnn is a strong asset to the 4-H Program in Elmore County.  She has many years experience with the facilitation and participation in 4-H programs throughout the state.  With her knowledge and background she is responsible for facilitation of the Elmore County Educational Partnership Working Groups.

Name:             Shae Burns

Position:         Fair Manager

Information:   If you have any questions about the Elmore County Fair, please call Shae at

                        208-587-2136, ext. 287 and she will be glad to get back with  you.  Look forward

                        to seeing you at Glenns Ferry this year!