Carrie See recently began her position as the West Virginia University Extension agriculture and natural resources agent and assistant professor in Preston County. Growing up in Preston County and having previously worked for WVU Extension, See brings knowledge and experience to this position.
See previously worked as the agriculture and natural resources agent, program assistant and visiting instructor for Preston County, and as a program coordinator for the WVU Extension Small Farm Center .
She is looking forward to bringing timely information and opportunities to residents of Preston County and serving as a consistent representative of the agricultural industry.
“WVU Extension is an accessible source of information for everyone, from the small property owner to larger food and fiber producers. Its low-cost, often free, programming is tailored to each region of our beautiful state,” See said. “My previous work in Preston County is helpful because I know most of the producers, the geographical challenges, how our farmers do things and what was effective. I am eager to address agriculture awareness to those who are not involved in production, since agriculture touches everyone’s life, each day, from what we wear to what we eat.”
When asked about her immediate plans to get started, See noted that she wanted to assess and learn what programs have worked, what programs are missing that the county could benefit from and what is trending that could work.
“As a small beef farmer and landowner, I am invested in Preston County agriculture,” See said. “Being a stakeholder in the program outcomes changes how you look at what programs you present. I think about what our best resources are and what challenges I face, which will help me in this role.”
See has a bachelor’s degree from WVU in agribusiness management and rural development and a master’s degree in agriculture education and extension from WVU. She was involved in 4-H growing up, to which she credits her public speaking abilities.
“My favorite thing about WVU Extension is the non-cookie cutter approach to education,” See said. “There are teachable moments happening every day, and everyone you meet knows at least one thing you do not know. I am so happy to be in my home county and entrusted to make a difference here.”
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