Welcome to our web page dedicated to the N.C. Cooperative Extension - Guilford County Center's Advisory Councils! We have an overall County Advisory Council and each of our program areas has (or is developing) a Program Advisory Council.
County Advisory Council Members (2023)
| Ed Apple | Agriculture |
| Mary Barbee | Community Gardens |
| Erris Dunston | Asst. County Manager for Strong Communities |
| Felicia Evans | Youth Development |
| Elaine Fryer | Guilford Farm Bureau |
| Britt Huggins | Youth Development |
| Rhonda Ingram | Agriculture |
| Emily McCollum | Food Security |
| Jaymie Meyer | Family & Consumer Science |
| Brenda Rambach | Horticulture |
| Jayson Rippy | Agriculture |
| Rev. Carl Vierling | Food Security |
| Coretta Walker | Youth Development |
| Lolita Watkins | Food Security |
| Don York | Agriculture |
Purpose
Advisory Councils are essential in connecting our Cooperative Extension programs with the local community. They are comprised of community members and stakeholders and provide valuable insights and recommendations to ensure Extension initiatives align with community needs throughout Guilford County.Meeting Schedule
The County Advisory Council meets quarterly. Meetings are held from 6:30pm - 8:00pm at the Guilford County Agricultural Center unless otherwise noted.| Meeting Date and Time | Focus |
| Monday, January 30 | Re-establishing Guilford Extension Advisory Council and general program overview |
| Monday, April 24 | Program reports from Family & Consumer Science and Agriculture. Group brainstorming on current and potential partnerships. |
| Monday, |
July 31
Program reports to be determined. Mid-year reporting updates.
Monday, October 30
Program reports to be determined. Report to the People and Fall Agriculture Day review.
