Melanie Barrow
Extension Agent, Agriculture and Natural Resources
Education and Degrees
- 1999: B.S., Horticulture, Virginia Tech
- 2001: M.Ed., Career and Technical Education, Agriculture and Extension Education, Virginia Tech
Work Experience
- 2001-Present: ANR Horticulture Extension Agent, Henry County/City of Martinsville
- 2000-2001: Horticulture/Agriculture Teacher - Shawsville Middle School, Montgomery County School System
- 1999-2000: Research Assistant - Strawberry Varietal Study with Charlie O'dell and Dr. Jerry Williams, Kentland Farm, VA Tech
- 1998-2000: Office Aide - CALS, Office of International Research and Development, VA Tech
- 1997-2000: Office Aide - CALS, Office of the Director and Associate Dean of Academic Programs, VA Tech
Professional Associations
- Virginia Association of Agriculture Extension Agents (VAAEA)
- National Association of County Agricultural Agents (NACAA)
- Virginia Extension Service Association (VESA)
- Epsilon Sigma Phi (ESP)
Awards
- Epsilon Sigma Phi Less Than 5 Years Award, 2006
- Virginia Pesticide Control Board Outstanding Pesticide Program, 2006-2007
- Virginia Pesticide Control Board Outstanding Performance in the Pesticide Disposal Program, 2007
- Virginia Cooperative Extension Programming Award-New Intiatives, 2010
- The National Association of County Agricultural Agents Achievement Award, 2010
- Virginia Pesticide Control Board Outstanding Pesticide Program, 2011-2012
- VAAEA-Distinguished Service Award, 2019-2020