Purpose

The Missouri Farm Bureau Federation Outstanding Agriculture Specialist Award recognizes outstanding performance by a regional agriculture faculty member. Individuals must be nominated jointly by the county Farm Bureau board and the county extension council.

Award

A representative of the Missouri Farm Bureau Federation presents a symbol of recognition to the recipient.

Eligibility

Regional extension agriculturalists or agriculture subject-matter specialists who have demonstrated outstanding program delivery during the past 18 months and are nominated jointly by the county Farm Bureau board and the county extension council are eligible. You may only receive this award once.

Criteria

Nominees are evaluated on:

• Recognized competence in their field, and knowledge of the people of the county, its agriculture and history.
• Demonstrated leadership and ability to help people solve problems.
• Established identity as the agricultural extension contact who provides prompt, accurate and satisfying assistance through effective communication and to inform people of agricultural program opportunities, plans, activities and progress.
• Effectiveness of relationships with the county extension council, county commission, local legislators, agency personnel, general farm organizations, and community and civic groups.

NOTE: Individuals must be nominated jointly by the county Farm Bureau board and the county extension council. At the time of application, a letter will be required from a representative of the local Farm Bureau supporting the nomination.

Nomination submission

To learn more about deadlines, submission instructions and other important information, please visit the awards home page:

nomination process

Award recipients