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Hello, my name is Veronica Graham and I am the new 4H Program Assistant for Okaloosa County.
I started working at the extension office as a volunteer for the Master Gardener Program in 2016, but joined the 4-H team just before Christmas of 2016. I grew up in Livingston, Montana, where I enjoyed outdoor activities such as bike riding, hiking and spending time with my three horses and two dogs.
After high school I joined the Air Force, where I served four years as an EOD technician.
During that time, I had two beautiful children and decided that they needed me more than the military did. I put down my boots and picked up the books. By 2014, I had my bachelor’s degree in Project Management with a focus in Training and Development.
Currently, I am leading the Embryology School Enrichment Program in 8 schools that include 54 classes. I really enjoy the fact that these students are learning the developmental stages of life.
I have also been working with the Family Nutrition Program to develop new raised bed gardens for local schools.
Contact me at vgraham@co.okaloosa.fl.us or call 689-5850 to find out more about 4-H in our county.
This article originally appeared on Crestview News Bulletin: Graham joins Crestview extension office staff