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Leslie Warner

Leslie Warner

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    County Executive Director (CED) at USDA Farm Service Agency

  • Education

    • Michigan State University

      2004 - 2008
      Bachelor’s Degree Animal Science

      Activities and Societies: Honors College, Block & Bridle Club

    • University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

      2011 - 2015
      Master's degree Crop Sciences

      Activities and Societies: American Society of Agronomy member

  • Experience

    • MSU College of Agriculture & Nat. Res. Communications

      Sept 2005 - May 2008
      Student Writer

    • Kellogg Biological Station

      May 2007 - Jul 2007
      Dairy & Crops Intern

    • NorthStar Cooperative (now CentralStar)

      May 2008 - Aug 2010
      Laboratory Supervisor

      I managed the day to day functions of a milk component testing facility. I ensured a high quality of work in a high volume setting by overseeing employees and testing equipment. Through an emphasis on efficiency the lab provided accurate results to dairy farmers quickly. I was promoted from a Dairy Herd Improvement (DHI) Technician/Laboratory Technician to Laboratory Supervisor in February 2010.

    • USDA Farm Service Agency

      Aug 2010 - now

      I execute the policies of the FSA County Committee and I am responsible for the day-to-day operations of the FSA county office. I verify program eligibility and administer USDA Farm Bill programs. I began my career as the County Executive Director (CED) in Van Buren County (Paw Paw, MI) working with a diverse group of crops and agricultural producers. In 2016, I moved 'back home' and accepted a position with the Ionia County FSA. In December 2017, I took on the shared-management of the Barry and Eaton FSA County Offices on a temporary basis. Today I manage a staff of five Program Technicians in Ionia and Barry Coutnies. Together, we support agricultural producers and promote conservation programs in our community. Show less

      • County Executive Director (CED)

        May 2012 - now

      • County Operations Trainee (COT)

        Aug 2010 - Apr 2012

    • Au Bel Farm

      Jun 2017 - now
      Farm Owner

      I raise sheep and goats on my small Michigan farm. The farm utilizes rotational grazing as part of a mission to improve soil health. Visit http://www.aubelfarm.com for more information.

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Certified Crop Advisor (CCA)

      The American Society of Agronomy, Crop Science Society of America, & Soil Science Society of America
      Aug 2023
      View certificate certificate

  • Volunteer Experience

    • Vice President

      Issued by Belding Area Community Fund on Nov 2021
      Belding Area Community FundAssociated with Leslie Warner

    • Board Member

      Issued by Ionia County Community Foundation on Jan 2021
      Ionia County Community FoundationAssociated with Leslie Warner

    • Board Member

      Issued by Belding FFA Advisory Council on Aug 2019
      Belding FFA Advisory CouncilAssociated with Leslie Warner

    • 4-H Goat Program Advisory Committee Member

      Issued by Michigan 4-H Foundation on Jan 2011
      Michigan 4-H FoundationAssociated with Leslie Warner

    • Legislative Chairperson, formerly Secretary / Treasurer (2011-2022)

      Issued by MASCOE - Michigan Association of FSA County Office Employees on Jan 2011
      MASCOE - Michigan Association of FSA County Office EmployeesAssociated with Leslie Warner

    • Young Voter Commitee Chair

      Issued by Citizens for Belding’s Future School Improvement Millage Committee on Jul 2010
      Citizens for Belding’s Future School Improvement Millage CommitteeAssociated with Leslie Warner