Brad Richardson was recently appointed as the Extension Education Director at the West Pott. County Agriculture Extension District. Brad outlined the numerous extension programs based on information and facts derived from independent research to enhance the living conditions and life experiences of area citizens. According to Brad there are six major extension service areas—1) youth, 2) families, 3) teen parenting, 4) agriculture production, 5) community improvement, and 6) business and industry outreach. These service areas address traditional agricultural issues and also urban living issues, Brad noted. Details of the extension programs available to all can be perused on the web site-- www.extension.iastate.edu/westpottawattamie/