Joe Deal, Livestock Agent with N.C. Cooperative Extension in Macon County was recognized for achievement during the 2021 North Carolina Association of Extension 4-H Youth Development Professionals Annual Conference held on September 2, 2021.

Joe was awarded the Dalton Proctor 4-H Livestock Award of Excellence. Joe is a vital part of the Macon County 4-H livestock program. Joe works to bring a higher level of knowledge and a higher level of showmanship to Macon county youth showing steers and lambs. He has a great heart for youth and for helping them learn.

The purpose of the North Carolina Association of Extension 4-H Youth Development Professionals is to promote the profession of Extension 4-H and youth work in North Carolina. The 4-H program is the youth education program of North Carolina Cooperative Extension, based at North Carolina State and North Carolina A&T State Universities. More than 260,000 young people ages 5 through 18 participate in North Carolina 4-H activities each year with the help of 16,700 adult and youth volunteers.

You can find more information on 4-H on the NC 4-H website.