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Professional Staff Awards for Excellence
Edward N. Ballard
Paul W. Benson
Julie Fesenmaier
James E. Painter
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Linda L. Barenthin
Carol K. Johnson
Edward E. Springer
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Staff Award for Excellence
As a University of Illinois Extension animal systems educator in the Effingham area for 34 years, Edward N. Ballard has provided extensive and varied programming. His peers in the field and at the university seek out Ballard’s valuable input and support. His research interests vary from dairy corn silage, to Lake Decatur water quality, to beef pasture quality, and alfalfa scissor clip. He thrives on developing, promoting, and executing effective educational programs. Ballard’s programs are superbly planned and timely and provide immediately applicable information for busy producers. His efforts have resulted in some of the most successful animal systems educational programs in Illinois. Ballard’s Extension programs have also included 4-H livestock ethics clinics, pasture management programs and research, waste management certification clinics, statewide swine and beef programming, and other areas of need, including dairy, sheep, horses, and meats. Ballard has captured numerous awards from commodity groups and state and national professional associations, as well as the U of I Extension. Further recognition of his work is shown by his ability to secure grants as the principal investigator or co-investigator, totaling over $491,000 since 1994. |
