The primary focus of his work has been providing support to Extension agents for their crop production education programs. In addition, he has provided training events such as the Advanced Crop Advisers Workshop and Getting-it-Right in Crop Production series for crop advisers and farmers. His research and education efforts have involved most North Dakota crops but focused primarily on soybean and dry bean production.
“It was fulfilling to grow professionally as a soybean production resource and be able to see the acreage grow over the past three decades,” Endres adds.
Endres has served as president of the North Dakota Association of Extension 4-H Youth Workers, the North Dakota Association of Agricultural Extension Agents, and the North Dakota Chapter of Epsilon Sigma Phi, a national association for Extension professionals. He received numerous professional awards including the NDSU Agriculture Excellence in Extension award, the NDSU Agriculture Core Values award, the North Dakota Association of Agricultural Extension Agents Distinguished Service award, the North Dakota Epsilon Sigma Phi Visionary Leadership award, and North Dakota Certified Crop Adviser of the Year award.
“We are grateful for all that Greg has contributed to NDSU and agriculture in the state,” says Mohamed Khan, assistant director and program leader for agriculture and natural resources programs at NDSU Extension. “His legacy will continue through the programs and research he helped to shape.”
An open house celebration in honor of Endres is set for 2 to 4 p.m. on Monday, April 29 at the NDSU Carrington Research Extension Center.
Source : ndsu.edu