2016 Distinguished Service Awards (DSA)
Michael Barry
Michael has served as an Extension Agent in four different Tennessee counties over a 22 year career. His program areas have included 4-H youth development and Agriculture. His areas of emphasis in agricultural programs include beef cattle production and forage production. In DeKalb County, Michael was instrumental in assisting with the creation of the DeKalb Cattlemen's Association, whose purpose is to educate the public and help improve beef cattle production and profits.
Michael has served as an Extension Agent in four different Tennessee counties over a 22 year career. His program areas have included 4-H youth development and Agriculture. His areas of emphasis in agricultural programs include beef cattle production and forage production. In DeKalb County, Michael was instrumental in assisting with the creation of the DeKalb Cattlemen's Association, whose purpose is to educate the public and help improve beef cattle production and profits.
Jerry Lamb
Jerry has been employed with the University of Tennessee since 1992. Jerry has coached over 750 youth on various judging teams which have completed at every level. He facilitates the Master Gardener Program and has conducted educational programs in commercial vegetable production, forestry production, horse management, cattle production , and s\mall ruminant production. He has been the driving force in development of the Rhea County Ag Center and fairgrounds.
Jerry has been employed with the University of Tennessee since 1992. Jerry has coached over 750 youth on various judging teams which have completed at every level. He facilitates the Master Gardener Program and has conducted educational programs in commercial vegetable production, forestry production, horse management, cattle production , and s\mall ruminant production. He has been the driving force in development of the Rhea County Ag Center and fairgrounds.
Jeremy West
Jeremy West has worked with the Universiy of Tennessee in Scott County since 2002. During Jeremy's time in Scott County, he has actively developed and offerrd new programming in the areas of Livestock, Forage, Fruit/Vegetable Production and Community Economic Development. One highlighted program is Grow Scott. In teh Grow Scott Program, Jeremy has worked with community leaders in offering programming focusing on fruit/vegetable production and economic enrichment uses.
Jeremy West has worked with the Universiy of Tennessee in Scott County since 2002. During Jeremy's time in Scott County, he has actively developed and offerrd new programming in the areas of Livestock, Forage, Fruit/Vegetable Production and Community Economic Development. One highlighted program is Grow Scott. In teh Grow Scott Program, Jeremy has worked with community leaders in offering programming focusing on fruit/vegetable production and economic enrichment uses.
2015 Distinguished Service Awards (DSA)
Jeff Lannom
Jeff’s primary focus is Row Crop Production in variety testing of grain crops, evaluating 4,421 varie-ty strips with 40 different producers. Variety testing has had a positive economic impact on county producers totaling over $29,000,000 since 2006. He has conducted tests of 50 yield enhancing products at 81 farm locations totaling 986 comparison strips. In addition, he has compiled 60 years of local weather data indicating climate trends in temperature and precipitation. Jeff also started a county agriculture endowment funded by local producers with $50,000 gifted in one year.
Jeff’s primary focus is Row Crop Production in variety testing of grain crops, evaluating 4,421 varie-ty strips with 40 different producers. Variety testing has had a positive economic impact on county producers totaling over $29,000,000 since 2006. He has conducted tests of 50 yield enhancing products at 81 farm locations totaling 986 comparison strips. In addition, he has compiled 60 years of local weather data indicating climate trends in temperature and precipitation. Jeff also started a county agriculture endowment funded by local producers with $50,000 gifted in one year.
Mitchell Mote
Mitchell has worked extensively in the area of consumer horticulture and residential lawn care. He has developed a 3,500 sq. ft. turfgrass site with 29 plots of warm and cool season turf varieties and numerous prac-tice demonstrations. Recertification trainings held bi-annually for 70+ lawn/landscape pesticide applicators increased county funds by $24,800 over five years. Commercial applicators valued plant/insect pest diagnosis assistance at $98,600 in 2014. Nearly 200 homeowners have completed his eight hour Grass Masters Lawncare Academy.
Mitchell has worked extensively in the area of consumer horticulture and residential lawn care. He has developed a 3,500 sq. ft. turfgrass site with 29 plots of warm and cool season turf varieties and numerous prac-tice demonstrations. Recertification trainings held bi-annually for 70+ lawn/landscape pesticide applicators increased county funds by $24,800 over five years. Commercial applicators valued plant/insect pest diagnosis assistance at $98,600 in 2014. Nearly 200 homeowners have completed his eight hour Grass Masters Lawncare Academy.
Rebekah Norman
Rebekah conducts livestock and forage programming in Rutherford County. Her passion is to discover producer needs and develop programming that meets those needs in a practical, application-oriented way. Her programs are known for the impact created and are shared with other agents not just in Tennessee, but other states. Some programs are: Matchmaking 101 (Selecting the Right Bull for your Cowherd), Hay Chef (How to Unlock Forage Test Results and More), and Locally-Raised Beef.
Rebekah conducts livestock and forage programming in Rutherford County. Her passion is to discover producer needs and develop programming that meets those needs in a practical, application-oriented way. Her programs are known for the impact created and are shared with other agents not just in Tennessee, but other states. Some programs are: Matchmaking 101 (Selecting the Right Bull for your Cowherd), Hay Chef (How to Unlock Forage Test Results and More), and Locally-Raised Beef.
2014 Distinguished Service Awards (DSA)
Alan Bruhin
Alan has served as Sevier County Extension County Director for the past 22 years and was 4-H agent for 13 years. He is currently working with adult agriculture, community resource development and consumer horticulture. Alan is very actively involved with livestock producers association working with marketing and forage production. He started a new Master Gardener Group in Sevier County nine years ago. Alan has trained over 200 Master Gardeners to date, with over 100 current active volunteers each averaging over 100 volunteer hours yearly.
Alan has served as Sevier County Extension County Director for the past 22 years and was 4-H agent for 13 years. He is currently working with adult agriculture, community resource development and consumer horticulture. Alan is very actively involved with livestock producers association working with marketing and forage production. He started a new Master Gardener Group in Sevier County nine years ago. Alan has trained over 200 Master Gardeners to date, with over 100 current active volunteers each averaging over 100 volunteer hours yearly.
Melody Rose
Melody maintains an effective Extension program in Greene County, Tennessee. She is recognized for her educational programming, leadership, and dedication in both agronomy and horticulture. She is most proud of her accomplishments in burley tobacco profitability/production and the Master Gardener Association. The impacts of these programs generate a significant economic impact to Greene County each year. In addition to her county responsibilities, she provides leadership and service in both the regional and state associations.
Melody maintains an effective Extension program in Greene County, Tennessee. She is recognized for her educational programming, leadership, and dedication in both agronomy and horticulture. She is most proud of her accomplishments in burley tobacco profitability/production and the Master Gardener Association. The impacts of these programs generate a significant economic impact to Greene County each year. In addition to her county responsibilities, she provides leadership and service in both the regional and state associations.
John K. Teague
Teague has given extensive leadership to Extension programs in the largest agricultural income producing county in Tennessee as well other areas of the state. Focusing on livestock and forage management, his expertise in reproduction, genetics, selection and marketing has resulted in beef cattle breeders, horse owners, and small ruminant producers making substantial improvements in operations strategies and farm income. His early environmental efforts with waste management helped poultry growers with compliance issues. He was instrumental in the development of the Bedford County Ag Center complex.
Teague has given extensive leadership to Extension programs in the largest agricultural income producing county in Tennessee as well other areas of the state. Focusing on livestock and forage management, his expertise in reproduction, genetics, selection and marketing has resulted in beef cattle breeders, horse owners, and small ruminant producers making substantial improvements in operations strategies and farm income. His early environmental efforts with waste management helped poultry growers with compliance issues. He was instrumental in the development of the Bedford County Ag Center complex.