Meyer to serve as Post Rock District Extension Agent

K-State Research and Extension Post Rock District has named Emma Meyer to serve the local unit as a Family and Community Wellness Extension Agent.

Meyer earned her bachelor's degree in agricultural economics and global food systems leadership from Kansas State University. While at Kansas State University, she was active in Food Security Scholars, Staley School of Leadership Ambassadors and Cargill Global Scholars. Additionally, Meyer gained experience serving as a resident assistant at Jardine Apartment complex and a student lab technician at Kansas Value Added Foods Lab. She has most recently been employed as a program assistant intern for Post Rock District.

Extension agents are professional educators who serve as a link between Kansas State University and communities across Kansas. Family and Community Wellness agents develop and deliver educational programs to build healthy, sustainable communities, families and individuals. Programming may include, but is not limited to, strengthening families and individuals; building community capacity; family and community health and wellness; and local volunteer development.

Meyer said, "I look forward to making lasting connections with many people and creating meaningful contributions to each community." Post Rock District serves Jewell, Lincoln, Mitchell, Osborne and Smith counties in north central Kansas. Meyer's primary office is in Osborne. More information about Post Rock District is available online at postrock.ksu.edu.