“As an educator, my goal is to see your farm business flourish by helping optimize production by providing information  and applied solutions based on research.”

My varied background in animal agriculture has built my passion for Extension education related to biosecurity and emergency preparedness. I currently focus on educating poultry producers and backyard poultry owners about applied biosecurity, Danish entry system requirements, and NPIP Biosecurity auditing. I am also involved in the development of innovative biosecurity outreach tools and technologies such as the Biosecure Entry Education Trailer (BEET) and the web-based Poultry Disease Planning Tool, as well as a contributor to the Secure Poultry Supply programs as an outreach and teaching specialist.

I want each participant to finish the course with information that will help them weigh options and make a decision appropriate for their farm that will have positive outcomes for their daily or long-term operations. I am passionate about my work because I value the hard work you put forth to provide food for my neighbors, family, friends and me.