Upsilon
Chapter, Epsilon Sigma Phi
2006 EPSILON SIGMA PHI - RECOGNITION FORM
EPSILON SIGMA PHI RECOGNITION FORM
Nomination Form for: State Friend of Extension Award
1. Candidate's Name: Tom Archbold
2. Candidate's Current Address: US Bank, 505 2nd Ave N, Fargo, ND 58102
3. Education (include dates and degrees earned):
B.S. and M.S. in agriculture from NDSU, years not known
4. Career (list, in order, employers, titles and dates):
1973-75 Ransom Co Extension Agent and Burleigh County Asst. Extension Agent
1975 to present U. S. Bank, Senior Manager of Farm, Ranch and Timber Management
Division
5. Organizations and Community Service:
North Dakota chapter of American Society of Farm Managers and Rural Appraisers �
member and past President
MPU Extension Advisory Council
NDSU President�s Ag Club (including past President)
ND State Board of Ag Research and Education (5 year member and past chair)
6. Accomplishments and Contributions:
(Describe the candidate's significant accomplishments as an Extension worker or
contributions as a Friend of Extension.)
Tom has long been a supporter of the North Dakota State University, the ND Ag
Experiment Station and the NDSU Extension Service and its work. Most
importantly, Tom recently complete a 5 year term, including role as past chair,
of the State Board for Ag Research and Education. During this time period,
especially during his tenure as Chair, Tom work diligently to support and
advocate the importance of ND Ag Research and Extension to political leaders
here in our state. He did this through significant interaction with political
leaders during his tenure on the board but especially during the last ND
Legislative session. Tom was able to do this, not only because of his commitment
to the State Board for Ag Research and Education, because of his knowing first
hand the value that Ag Research and Extension plays in having a strong
agriculture.
Additional information about Tom�s involvement in other community organizations
and professional affiliations may be able to be obtained from him, or a family
member, if he if selected as a recipient of this award.
Submitted by: Brad Cogdill Email: bcogdill@ndsuext.nodak.edu
