Liz Dawley logged her last day with the University of California Cooperative Extension in Colusa County on Monday, June 29, 2015, capping a successful career, but by no means signaling the end of her life in agriculture.
The longtime 4-H Youth Development Program Representative said that she looks forward to traveling, quilting and finally organizing her quilting room, and after a year of relaxation she plans to return and Volunteer with the 4-H organization.
4-H has been a huge part of Dawley’s life. Growing up on her family farm in Biggs, California, her father was the sheep and community club leader.
“I participated in market lambs, home economics, and sewing,” said Dawley.
Dawley started as the Youth Development Program Representative for 21 years ago after substitute teaching.
Dawley commented that she almost didn’t show up to the interview because she may have found another job – but showing up to the interview was the best decision she ever made.
As a group of Dawley’s coworkers mingled at a small retirement party held on Thursday, June 25, many great memories were shared.
In her time serving as the Youth Development Program Representative, Dawley has implemented the Food Stamp Nutritional Program in Schools which enabled teachers to promote health and well-being and good nutrition in the classroom.
She also serves as a board member of the Colusa County Farm Bureau and is a supporter and promoter of AG in the Classroom.