Mark Nelson

Mark Nelson serves as an Extension Professor and Beaver County Director for Utah State University Extension, specializing in Agriculture and 4-H Youth Development. Based in Beaver County, Utah, he has led extension programs since 2001 with ongoing initiatives in agriculture, natural resources, and youth development through 2025.

His work focuses on practical applications in Agricultural Profitability, Water Quality, Natural Resource Conservation, and 4-H Youth Programs, implementing community initiatives such as soil testing, pest management for weevils and grasshoppers, range trials for optimal grasses, and Ag in the Classroom programs to educate youth about agriculture.

Dr. Nelson has received over 20 major awards for his extension work, including:

• E. G. Peterson Extension Award (2016, Utah State University)
• Award of Appreciation (2016, USDA Ag Statistics)
• Distinguished Service Award (2014, National Association of Extension 4-H Agents)
• 25 Year Award (2013, National Association of Extension 4-H Agents)
• NACAA Communication Award, Team Newsletter, Regional Finalist (2012)
• NACAA Communication Award/Promotional Piece, National Finalist (2011)
• Distinguished Service Award (2009, National Association of County Agricultural Agents)
• 2008 Non-Point Source Water Quality Award (2008)

His extension portfolio spans Agriculture Profitability (2007-2024), Civil Rights compliance (2007-2024), Water Quality initiatives (2007-2024), and Alternative Energy Production (2007-2012), demonstrating comprehensive community engagement across agricultural and youth development sectors.