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Collapse ▲Debbie Roos, Agricultural Extension Agent
Responsibilities:
- Sustainable and Organic Agricultural Production
- Alternative Agricultural Enterprises
- Vegetable, Fruit, Herb, and Cut Flower Production
- Liaison to Local Farmers’ Markets
- Beekeeping and Pollinator Conservation
- Forestry
Experience:
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2001 to present: Agricultural Extension Agent, North Carolina Cooperative Extension, Chatham County Center, Pittsboro, NC
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1999-2001: Agricultural Extension Agent, North Carolina Cooperative Extension, Lee County Center, Sanford, NC
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1996-1999: Research Assistant, Horticultural Sciences Department, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL
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1998, 1995-1996: Curriculum Development Specialist, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL
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1996-1999: Farm Intern, Rosie’s Organic Farm, Gainesville, FL
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1994: Natural Resources Consultant, U.S. Peace Corps, Mauritania, West Africa
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1994: Technical Trainer, CHP International, Senegal, West Africa
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1990-1992: Agroforestry Extension Agent, U.S. Peace Corps, Senegal, West Africa
Education:
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1999: M.S. Horticultural Sciences, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL; area of specialization: Vegetable Production and IPM
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1997: M.A. Applied Anthropology, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL; area of specialization: Gender and Agricultural Development
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1986: B.A. Anthropology, University of Georgia, Athens, GA; area of specialization: Cultural Anthropology
Awards:
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2019: Governor’s Conservation Achievement Award: Wildlife Conservationist of the Year – North Carolina Wildlife Federation
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2019: Extension Agent of the Year – North Carolina State Beekeepers’ Association
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2016: National Winner, Search for Excellence Award in Horticulture, National Association of County Agricultural Agents
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2012: Distinguished Service Award, National Association of County Agricultural Agents
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2009: National Finalist, Southern Region Winner, State Winner, Search for Excellence Award for Crop Production, National Association of County Agricultural Agents
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2009: Southern Region Winner, State Winner, Communication Award, National Association of County Agricultural Agents
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2007: Outstanding Sustainable Agriculture Agent, North Carolina SARE (Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education)
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2007: Southern Region Winner, SARE Search for Excellence Award for Sustainable Agriculture Program, National Association of County Agricultural Agents
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2007: Achievement Award, National Association of County Agricultural Agents
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2006: Activist of the Year, Carolina Farm Stewardship Association
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2006: National Winner, Search for Excellence Award for Young, Beginning, or Small Farmers’ Program, National Association of County Agricultural Agents
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2006: National Finalist, Southern Region Winner, State Winner, Communication Award, National Association of County Agricultural Agents
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2005: Woman of the Land, Sisters of Strength Award Finalist, Strong Women Organizing Outrageous Projects (SWOOP)
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2005: Extension Worker of the Year, North Carolina State Beekeepers’ Association
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2005: Inducted into the Academy of Outstanding Faculty Engaged in Extension at North Carolina State University
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2005: Outstanding Extension Service Award, College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, North Carolina State University
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2004: National Finalist, Southern Region Winner, State Winner, Communication Award, National Association of County Agricultural Agents
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2004: Search for Excellence Award (2nd place): Young, Beginning, or Small Farmers’/Ranchers’ Program, North Carolina Association of County Agricultural Agents
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2003: Pride of the Wolfpack Award: North Carolina State University
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2003: National Finalist, Southern Region Winner, State Winner, Communication Award, National Association of County Agricultural Agents
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2003: Communication Award, North Carolina Association of County Agricultural Agents
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2002: Outstanding Cooperative Extension Agent, Department of Entomology, North Carolina State University
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2002: Communication Award: Website, North Carolina Association of County Agricultural Agents
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2000: Outstanding Cooperative Extension Agent, Department of Entomology, North Carolina State University
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1998: Graduate Student Paper Award, Southern Weed Science Society
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1997: Agricultural Women’s Leadership Award, University of Florida