JOHNSON CITY – Tim Moss has been appointed the new Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service agent for agriculture and natural resources for Blanco County.
Moss, who started July 21, will work from the AgriLife Extension office at 101 E. Cypress, Suite 109 in Johnson City.
Tim Moss is the new Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service agent for agriculture and natural resources in Blanco County. He began his duties July 21 at the AgriLife Extension office in Johnson City. (Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service photo)
His responsibilities will include providing practical, objective, research-based information and technical assistance to agricultural producers in Blanco County. He also will work with AgriLife Extension agents in other counties to present educational programming to benefit area agriculture and agribusiness.
“Kathleen Greer, the district administrator for AgriLife Extension’s District 10, and myself have worked hard over the past months to hire the best possible applicants out there,” said Todd Swift, AgriLife Extension regional program leader. “We feel Tim brings skills and enthusiasm for the job that will help him excel in AgriLife Extension education and be an asset to Blanco County.”
Moss has a master’s degree in youth developmentfrom Kansas State University. He taught for six years in the agriculture program of Butte Community College in California and has more than 20 years of experience in hands-on sustainable agriculture management. He also has more than 12 years of experience working with youth in agricultural programs, including 4-H, Farms Leadership, Inc., FFA and the Alpha Gamma Rho agricultural fraternity.
“In my personal and professional life, I have learned how to help meet the needs of a diverse group of people,” Moss said. “And as a group facilitator, I love to get results, whether it’s project planning, troubleshooting or developing programs. I know I can and will make a positive contribution to the residents of Blanco County in my role as an AgriLife Extension agent.”
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