Unit:                 Agriculture & Natural Resources

Location:          Raleigh County: 322 S Kanawha St, Carter Hall, Beckley, WV 25801
                          Summers County: Park Ave., Courthouse Annex, Hinton, WV 25951-2450

E-mail:             David.Richmond@mail.wvu.edu

Area of Expertise:

Agricultural Education, Animal Science Agricultural Safety, Small-scale horticulture

 

Background:

2006 - West Virginia University Extension Assistant Professor
1995 - West Virginia University Extension Agent

1995 - M.S. in Agriculture Education - West Virginia University

1991 - Taught high school Agricultural Education

1991 - B.S. in Agriculture - West Virginia University

1988 - A.A. degree in Agriculture Technology - Potomac State College

Raised on family farm in Raleigh County, W.Va. raising beef cattle, sheep, tobacco, and hay.

 

Career Highlights:

2005 - Champion Award, WVU Extension Service
2005 - Achievement Award, State Winner NACAA
2004 - Communication Award - NACAA Regional Finalish
2004 - Communication Award - NACAA State Winner Personal Column
2003 - Award of Excellence - New Program, Urban Pest Management
2000 - FFA Honorary Chapter Award - Shady Spring Chapter

2000 - Award of Excellence - Team Program, Master Gardener

1999 - Communication Award - WVCAA State Winner Feature Story

1999 - Award of Excellence - Team Program, Southern Bull and Heifer Evaluation Program

1998 - Communication Award, WVCAA State Winner Personal Column

1997 - FFA Outstanding Service Award - Shady Spring Chapter