Ten Napel Is New Field Agronomist for Northwest Iowa

AMES, Iowa – Leah Ten Napel has been named the brand new area agronomist for Iowa State College Extension and Outreach in northwest Iowa.

A local of LeMars, Ten Napel most lately was an agronomist with Central Valley Ag Coop in Hinton. She graduated from Iowa State in 2017 with a bachelor’s diploma in agronomy and seed science.

Ten Napel mentioned she knew when she graduated that she wished to return to northwest Iowa and work with farmers in her group. With the brand new place, she’s going to assist advise farmers in 9 counties and appears ahead to assembly new folks throughout her area.

“I’ve gotten to know producers from Plymouth County fairly properly, and now I’m wanting ahead to assembly growers all through northwest Iowa,” mentioned Ten Napel.

She credit her grandparents for introducing her to agriculture by means of their farm, which led Ten Napel and her three siblings to take part in 4-H and FFA. Her initiatives consisted of livestock, static reveals and citizenship initiatives.

She additionally received to know different area agronomists, together with now-retired area agronomist Joel DeJong, who beforehand held the identical place.

“We’re actually excited to have Leah be part of us and for her eagerness to function a area agronomist for northwest Iowa,” mentioned Rebecca Vittetoe, area agronomist for ISU Extension and Outreach in southeast Iowa. “As a local from northwest Iowa and together with her earlier work expertise in ag retail, Leah already has good relationships, and he or she’ll be capable to proceed to construct relationships to assist serve farmers and ag retailers throughout her area.”

Ten Napel is marred to Derek Ten Napel and the couple lives on an acreage they lately bought from his grandparents. They elevate sheep and in addition run a trucking enterprise.

Leah Ten Napel began Sept. 12 and can be primarily based on the ISU Extension and Outreach Plymouth County Workplace. She will be reached at lre@iastate.edu or 712-541-3493.

Shareable photograph: Leah Ten Napel.