Laurie Barley Awarded the UTIA Extension Award of Excellence
We are thrilled to announce that Laurie Barley was awarded the prestigious UTIA Extension non-exempt “Award of Excellence”. The recognition is bestowed upon individuals who have surpassed expectations by going above and beyond their designated roles. Barley’s dedication and significant contributions to the educational and testing program of our state-wide Pesticide Safety and Education Program (PSEP) over the past 18 months have been remarkable. Despite the challenges posed by the Covid-19 pandemic, Barley played a pivotal role in ensuring that testing and recertification processes continued. Her commitment and efforts have played a vital part in achieving the objectives of Extension: including leadership,