Biography

In 2008, Darren began his service through the UAF Cooperative Extension Service in the traditional homeland of the Tlingit, Haida and Tsimshian people of Southeast Alaska. His responsibilities are split between two favorite topics, food production and youth development, as the 4-H agent and Agriculture/Horticulture faculty. Connecting these programs in areas such as school and community gardens, outdoor skills programs and community emergency food preparedness has helped him keep a focus while addressing a very wide array of community development needs. Darren has a passion to provide opportunities for growth and learning for people of all ages and actively partners with people and organizations who have similar interests and goals. Personally, Darren loves to actively play (mountain bike, soccer, frisbee, etc.), cook, eat and relax with family and friends.