(WHITE TWP., NJ) – Warren County Freeholder Director Everett A. Chamberlain was publicly recognized by his freeholder board colleagues for a distinguished career in agriculture spanning more than three decades of dedicated service to Rutgers – the State University of New Jersey, and to the County of Warren.
Having recently retired as Agricultural Agent of Rutgers Cooperative Extension of Warren County, Chamberlain was taken by surprise when Freeholder Deputy Director Richard D. Gardner interjected during the October 26 meeting to present the proclamation on behalf of himself and fellow Freeholder Jason J. Sarnoski.
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Warren County Freeholder Director Everett A. Chamberlain (center) thanks his fellow Freeholders Richard D. Gardner and Jason J. Sarnoski after they surprised Chamberlain with a proclamation honoring him for his 32 years of service in agriculture. Chamberlain recently retired from his position as agricultural agent with Rutgers Cooperative Extension of Warren County.
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“It’s been my pleasure to work with Everett in agriculture for many years,” said Gardner, who described Chamberlain as “part of a rare breed with a vast amount of knowledge” that has helped many people in in Warren County and beyond
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Chamberlain began his career with Rutgers Cooperative Extension in 1979 as Warren County 4-H Agent prior to serving as Agricultural Agent from 1981until his retirement earlier this month. During his tenure as Agricultural Agent, he developed programs of local and regional significance to further the sustainability and advancement of agriculture producers – including the development of Penn Jersey Regional Extension Programs – as well as participating in the New Jersey Dairy Council, New Jersey Farm Bureau committees, Rutgers Cook College Extension committees and numerous other entities dedicated to modern agriculture practice.
“Everett has really been an old-fashioned general working agent that is going to be a rare species in future years,” Gardner said, adding that Chamberlain has served on too many boards to all be mentioned in the proclamation.
Chamberlain helped to establish the Warren County Agricultural Development Board to encourage the preservation of farmland, and served for almost 30 years on the Warren County Farmers’ Fair Association Board of Directors. Throughout his career he participated as a member and officer of the Holstein Association, Livestock Association, Farm and Food Council and Moravian Grange; and served as a member of the National Dairy Society and both the State and National Agriculture Agents Association.
Although taken a bit off guard, Chamberlain said he appreciated the unexpected honor, thanking his colleagues for the gesture. “It’s really been a pleasure for me to work in the county for so many years and work with Rutgers,” he said.
Looking out at familiar faces in the audience, he said, “As an agent, you become part of people’s families as well as advising them on business activities and so forth,” noting that some of these individuals had attended his children’s weddings. “Time goes by very quickly,” Chamberlain said, adding that he appreciated “All those people out there that have made the job and the career very enjoyable and very rewarding. Thank you.” |
WHEREAS, Everett A. Chamberlain, having earned a Bachelor of Science in Dairy Science from Delaware Valley College and a Masters Degree in Agriculture from Rutgers University, was employed by Rutgers Cooperative Extension as 4-H Agent in 1979 and as Warren County Agricultural Agent in 1981; and
WHEREAS, Everett A. Chamberlain, in his role as Agricultural Agent, developed programs with local and regional significance in furtherance of the sustainability and advancement of agriculture producers which included development of Penn Jersey Regional Extension Programs, participation in the New Jersey Dairy Council, New Jersey Farm Bureau Committees, Rutgers Cook College Extension Committees and numerous other entities dedicated to modern agriculture practice; and
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WHEREAS, Everett A. Chamberlain, having helped to establish the Warren County Agricultural Development Board to encourage the preservation of farmland; having served for almost 30 years on the Warren County Farmers Fair Association Board of Directors; having participated as a member and officer of the Holstein Association, Livestock Association, Farm and Food Council and Moravian Grange and having served as a member of the National Dairy Society and both the State and National Agriculture Agents Association.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Warren County Board of Chosen Freeholders does hereby honor and commend Everett A. Chamberlain upon his retirement from 32 years of dedicated service to Rutgers – the State University of New Jersey and the County of Warren and to the agricultural community.
Richard D. Gardner, Deputy Director
Jason J. Sarnoski, Freeholder |