The Greene County Extension Council elected officers at its organizational meeting Jan. 10. The nine-member county Extension Council annually elects officers to comply with Iowa law.
Bob Smith of Jefferson is the newly-elected chairperson. Jake Bohnet of Paton was elected vice chairperson. Shari Minnehan of Churdan was elected secretary, and Pam Olerich was elected treasurer.
As elected officials, the county Extension Council is the governing body of ISU Extension and Outreach in Greene County. The county Extension Council hires county staff, manages the county Extension budget of approximately $320,000 and helps determine programming.
In partnership with ISU Extension and Outreach, the council provides educational opportunities that bring university resources to the needs of the county and region. Local county Extension programs are offered in agriculture and natural resources, 4-H and youth development, human sciences, and communities.
Persons who want to learn more about ISU Extension and Outreach in Greene County can visit www.extension.iastate.edu/greene.
