SAN ANTONIO - Nelson Diarte has joined Texas Cooperative Extension as the new agent for natural resources in Bexar County. He will coordinate a variety of programs related to natural resource protection and conservation.
Diarte has more than 20 years experience in farming, including 10 years experience helping small farmers with agricultural development and resource management.
Diarte will work with several water management organizations throughout the county on conservation and quality. This will include working with San Antonio Water System to promote the Seasonal Irrigation Program, a joint Extension and SAWS program that reduces household water use by millions of gallons annually.
He will also be responsible for educational outreach to children on the importance of natural resource conservation, as well as work on turf management issues and develop strategies for safe and effective pesticide use.
Diarte’s professional experience ranges from working as a field supervisor in Paraguay’s agriculture ministry to a technical trainer for the Peace Corps and adjunct professor at the Universidad Nacional de Asuncion.
He has a master’s degree in agricultural education and certificate in international agriculture and resource management from Texas A&M University. He has received both Fulbright and Paraguay-Kansas Partners scholarships.
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