Jane Jones recently joined Illinois Extension as their new SNAP-Education Community Worker. Jane joins the Extension family with many years of field experience working with youth and families in various capacities. Her agricultural connections and appreciation for the foods we consume provides a great platform for teaching nutrition education. “We are very excited to have Mrs. Jones joining our team and using her skill set in our nutrition education program,” stated Tara Buerster, County Director for Illinois Extension serving Edwards, Lawrence, Richland, Wabash and Wayne counties.  Jane will be providing nutrition education for Wayne and Edwards counties.

SOURCE: Tara Buerster, County Director, University of Illinois Extension

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