Granville County Cooperative Extension announces the addition of Emily Roberts to their staff, who will serve as the new 4H agent.
A native of Creedmoor, Roberts is a graduate of South Granville High School and a earned her degree in Extension Education at North Carolina State University, with a minor in Animal Science. She has previous experience as an intern with Person County Cooperative Extension, planning the 4H Summer Fun program in that area and engaging with youth through educational activities and programs such as public speaking, agriculture and volunteerism.
Roberts has also volunteered with livestock shows and other activities through 4H, as well as serving as a volunteer with Helping Horse Therapeutic Riding in Raleigh, where she assisted disabled youth in the riding therapy program.
Roberts began work on Nov. 1. To contact her, call the Granville County Cooperative Extension Service at (919) 603-1350.
Welcome, Emily!