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2007 EPSILON SIGMA PHI - RECOGNITION FORM
EPSILON SIGMA PHI RECOGNITION FORM
Nomination Form for: State Friend of Extension Award
Candidate's Name: Roger Johnson
Candidate's Current Address: 600 E BOULEVARD AVE DEPT 602
BISMARCK ND 58505-0020
Accomplishments and Contributions:
(Describe the candidate's significant accomplishments as an Extension worker or
contributions as a Friend of Extension.)
As North Dakota Agriculture Commissioner, Johnson strongly supports programs and
initiatives sponsored by the NDSU Extension Service to strengthen economic
growth and entrepreneurship in rural areas. Johnson has worked with the
Extension Service to emphasize the need for North Dakota to play a leading role
in the development of value-added agricultural industries, animal agriculture
and renewable energy resources. He believes that North Dakota must develop new
businesses, industries and agricultural technologies to fuel further growth in
the rural sector and to ensure that agriculture remains the backbone of the
state�s economy.
Submitted by: Duane Hauck Email: Duane.Hauck@ndsu.edu
