This National Volunteer Month, we celebrate those who serve on behalf of the land-grant university mission. Jake Tibbitts has supported Nevada agriculture throughout his career, both through his position as the Natural Resources Manager for Eureka County, Nevada and his volunteer service with the Council for Agricultural Research, Extension, and Teaching (CARET). CARET is a national grassroots coalition of volunteers …
The Spirit of Service: Jim Shirk, CARET Delegate for Penn State
This National Volunteer Month, we celebrate those who serve on behalf of the land-grant university mission. A ninth-generation farmer from Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, Jim Shirk is a steadfast advocate for agricultural research, Extension, and education at the state, regional and national level. Alongside his wife, Stephanie (pictured), Shirk manages and co-owns his family farm, overseeing a diversified grain operation and raising Black …
The Spirit of Service: Elvis L. Graves, CARET Delegate for North Carolina A&T State University
This National Volunteer Month, we celebrate those who serve on behalf of the land-grant university mission. After retiring from an extensive career with the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service, Elvis L. Graves continues to give back to North Carolina agriculture, and his alma mater, North Carolina A&T State University, through his volunteer service with the Council for Agricultural Research, Extension, …