Meet Your Agriculture Agent

Les Harrison was appointed the Sustainable Agriculture and Extension Technology Agent on August 25, 2006.  His career in agriculture extends back over thirty years and includes work in business, government and academic positions.  His areas of specialization include marketing, economics and journalism. 

Les Harrison's background

• Sustainable Ag & Extension Technology Agent - Currently
• Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services - 1990 to 2006 In the Division of Marketing and Development

        Bureau of License & Bond (now Ag Dealer's Licensing)

        Bureau of Education and Communication

        Bureau of State Farmers' Markets

        Bureau of Development and Information

• Alabama Farmers Cooperative - 1988 to 1990

         Calhoun Farmers Coop's 2 stores as General Manager

• Southern States Cooperative, Inc - 1984 to 1988

         Store Manager in eastern Virginia

• Florida Cooperative Extension Service - 1982 to 1984

         Extension Agent

• Continental Grain Company, Wayne Feed Division - 1979 to 1982

         Salesman

• Auburn University, Department of Agricultural Economics - 1976 to 1979

         Research Associate and Graduate Research Assistant

Got a question for Les?

Do you have a problem with your pasture, can't identify a weed, got a question about your goat, cow or horse?  Send Les an e-mail and he'll get back with you soon.  Put you phone number in there, too.  He might need a little more information.  His e-mail address is: harrisong@leoncountyfl.gov

 

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