Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service recently announced several new hires in Southeast Texas. The county agents are the agency’s connection with the people in area communities and are instrumental in providing hands-on education and programming based on scientific research.
Letty LeBert of Vidor was hired as the County Extension Agent for Agriculture and Natural Resources for Orange County.
LeBert earned her bachelor’s degree in wildlife management at Michigan State University. She has worked as an animal rehabilitator, outdoor educator, natural resource education coordinator, program developer and substitute teacher.
Two years ago, she became involved with Orange County 4-H, where she participated as an adult leader and led the food and nutrition class. She said she is passionate about working with her community and eager to learn the needs of Orange County as a whole and begin developing programs.
LeBert will be actively seeking individuals to participate in committees to address issues and needs.
Cidnie Ford of Beaumont will be the County Extension Agent for Family and Community Health in Chambers County. She earned her bachelor’s degree in family studies with an emphasis in health and her master’s in public health at Lamar University.
She spent 15 years working in the petrochemical industry in various roles and now has the opportunity to work as an educator through AgriLife Extension, which she said has been her desire for many years. Ford said she is excited to work with the youth and adults of Chambers County to develop their capacity, and actively seeking volunteers for her committees to determine the major needs of the county.