Jim Belote
Extension Agent, Agriculture and Natural Resources
Crop & Soil Sciences
(757) 787-1361 ext. 14
jbelote@vt.edu
EDUCATION AND DEGREES
B.S. Degree, Agronomy, Virginia Tech - 1975
M.S. Degree, Horticulture, North Carolina State University - 1976
PROFESSIONAL POSITIONS HELD
2002-Present: Senior Extension Agent, Agriculture and Natural Resources
Virginia Cooperative Extension, Accomack County, Virginia
1986-2002: Extension Agent, Agriculture and Natural Resources
Virginia Cooperative Extension, Accomack County, Virginia
1978-1986: Extension Agent, Agriculture and Natural Resources
Virginia Cooperative Extension, Virginia Beach, Virginia
1977-1978: Extension Agent, Agriculture and Natural Resources
Virginia Cooperative Extension, Chesapeake, Virginia
1976-1977: Extension Agent, Agriculture and Natural Resources
Virginia Cooperative Extension, Virginia Beach, Virginia
MAJOR HONORS AND AWARDS
2007: National Association of County Agricultural Agents Distinguished Service Award
2004: Eastern Shore Soil and Water Conservation District Certificate of Appreciation for Outstanding Service
2001: Association of Potato and Vegetable Growers Outstanding and Dedicated Service Award
1999: Virginia Agribusiness Council Extension Service Award
1986: Virginia Corn Growers Association Outstanding Service Award
1986: Virginia Dare Soil and Water Conservation District Loyalty and Dedicated Service Award
MEMBERSHIPS IN PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS
1976-Present: Virginia Association of County Agricultural Extension Agents
1976-Present: National Association of Agricultural Extension Agents
1977-Present: National and Virginia Farm Bureau Federations
1977-Present: National and Virginia Corn Growers Associations
1979-Present: National and Virginia Crop Production Associations
1987-Present: Virginia Agribusiness Council
1981-Present: National and Virginia Soybean Associations