The National Association of County Agricultural Agents has honored Extension staff from throughout the region with national awards. The National Distinguished Service Award went to retired Ramsey County, North Dakota Extension Agent Bill Hodous and University of Minnesota Extension Pesticide Safety and Environmental Education Specialist Tana Haugen-Brown. The National Achievement Award was presented to Ward County, North Dakota Ag Agent Paige Brummund, McLeod and Meeker County, Minnesota Extension Educator Karen Johnson and South Dakota State University Extension Entomologist Adam Varenhorst.
