Tucker Price

2024 D.W. Brooks Faculty Award for Excellence in Public Service Extension

Tucker Price has earned recognition as an outstanding Agriculture and Natural Resources (ANR) agent among his clientele, researchers, industry professionals and university leadership. During 29 years as an agent, Price has been committed to professional development, achieving the rank of senior public service associate in 2020. Since 2012, he has served as the Agriculture and Natural Resources agent and Extension coordinator in Cook County after serving in the same role in Crisp County from 2006 to 2012 and Quitman County from 1998 to 2006. He began his Extension career in Randolph County in 1995. Price has earned 12 national awards, 17 state awards and received the Distinguished Service Award (DSA) during the National Association County Agricultural Agents annual meeting in 2010.

Price’s research and education, presentations, community development and scholarly publications constitute significant contributions to the reputation of the college and the university.