MONROE - Green County agriculture agent Mark Mayer received a Distinguished Service Award while at a conference in Portland, Ore., Sept. 24.
The award was from the National Association of County Agricultural Agents.
Mayer, who has been the county's agriculture agent since 1985, said he was honored to receive the award.
"It was nice to be recognized by my colleagues," he said.
Mayer was one of 70 agents across the country and one of two Wisconsin agriculture agents to receive the award.
Some of the requirements to receive the award include being an extension agent for at least 10 years, creating an effective extension program and active in improving the extension profession. A nominee must also have the recommendation of the state extension director.
The purpose of the award is to recognize excellence in the field of professional extension, according to the National Association of County Agricultural Agents,
Mayer knew he would receive the national award after he was awarded a Wisconsin award for his work in March. Still, it was a good feeling, he said.
As agriculture agent, Mayer has seen his duties expand from working solely with farmers.
"I work with rural, non-farmers and master gardeners," he said. "I've done everything from identifying bugs and leaves to helping design dairy buildings."
The award was from the National Association of County Agricultural Agents.
Mayer, who has been the county's agriculture agent since 1985, said he was honored to receive the award.
"It was nice to be recognized by my colleagues," he said.
Mayer was one of 70 agents across the country and one of two Wisconsin agriculture agents to receive the award.
Some of the requirements to receive the award include being an extension agent for at least 10 years, creating an effective extension program and active in improving the extension profession. A nominee must also have the recommendation of the state extension director.
The purpose of the award is to recognize excellence in the field of professional extension, according to the National Association of County Agricultural Agents,
Mayer knew he would receive the national award after he was awarded a Wisconsin award for his work in March. Still, it was a good feeling, he said.
As agriculture agent, Mayer has seen his duties expand from working solely with farmers.
"I work with rural, non-farmers and master gardeners," he said. "I've done everything from identifying bugs and leaves to helping design dairy buildings."