Name:            Debra P. Friend

Title:               Clay County Extension Agent and Extension Assistant Professor
                        County Program Coordinator

Unit:                Agriculture & Natural Resources

Location:         New Courthouse, Main St., PO Box 119, Clay, WV 25043-0119

E-mail:           Debbie.Friend@mail.wvu.edu


Phone: 304-587-4267            Fax: 304-587-2555

Areas of Expertise:

Youth Agriculture, Livestock Judging, Livestock Production and Management

Program or Curriculum Responsibilities:

Agriculture and Natural Resources

Background:

1988 - BS in Animal Science, West Virginia University
1991 - MS in Animal Science, Michigan State

Career Highlights:

2005 - Honorary Chapter Farmer Degree, Clay County High School FFA Chapter
2002 - Honorary Chapter Farmer Degree, Gilmer County High School FFA Chapter
2000 - WVUES Team Program Excellence: Master Gardener
1999 - State Champion Senior 4-H Livestock Judging Team
1998 - WVUES Team Program Excellence: Beef Quality Assurance Program
1998 - WVUES Team Program Excellence: Right Bite Diabetes Program
1998 - National Association of County Agricultural Agents Achievement Award
1997 - WVUES Team Program Excellence: Energy Express
1995 - State Reserve Champion Junior 4-H Livestock Judging Team
1994 - State Champion Senior 4-H Livestock Judging Team
1993 - Honorary Chapter Farmer Degree, Braxton County High School FFA Chapter