Writer: Kay Ledbetter, 806-677-5608, skledbetter@ag.tamu.edu
Contact: Sidney Atchley, 806-547-3882, Sidney.atchley@ag.tamu.edu
PANHANDLE – Sidney Atchley has accepted the position of family and consumer sciences agent with the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service in Carson County.
Sidney Atchley is the new Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service family and consumer sciences agent for Carson County. (Texas A&M AgriLife photo by Kay Ledbetter)
Atchley, a native of El Paso, recently completed an internship with AgriLife Extension while earning her bachelor’s degree in agricultural services and development from Tarleton State University in Stephenville.
She said while her emphasis was in agriculture extension and industries, she has always wanted to be in the family and consumer sciences field and 4-H. The agricultural services and development program, along with internships with AgriLife Extension in family and consumer services, was the strongest way to reach her goal.
“I am very excited to have Sidney join our AgriLife Extension team,” said Brandon Dukes, district administrator in Amarillo. “Her experiences as an intern working in Comanche County have prepared her well to serve the citizens in Carson County. Her innovative ideas and approaches will help our agency achieve our mission of ‘helping Texans better their lives.’”
While an intern in Comanche County, Atchley helped with various 4-H contests, camps, workshops and activities, as well as planned and delivered programming to clients in the Walk Across Texas and Better Living for Texans programs.
“My internship with AgriLife Extension has prepared me to serve as a program leader and develop engaging educational programs for all audiences,” Atchley said. “I am ready and excited to start a career in AgriLife Extension, where I can help improve lives.”
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