Eddie Cooper Honored For 25 Years With County NRCS

January 8, 2010

Eddie Cooper of Molino was honored Thursday night for 25 years of dedicated service to Escambia County.

cooper10.jpgCooper currently serves as the division manager of the National Resource Conservation Division, Neighborhoods and Community Services Bureau. The Escambia County Natural Resources Conservation Division (NRCS) was formerly known as the Soil and Water Division.

The NRCS office administers federal funds that are headed to farmers, ranchers and landowners participating in a variety of federal programs. In the just the past 10 years, the NRCS has administered  over $27 million in U.S. Department of Agriculture dollars made available to Escambia County and agriculture producers. Agriculture is a $32 million a year industry in Escambia County, according to a recent U.S. Department of Agriculture survey.

Keith Wilkins, deputy bureau chief of Neighborhoods and Community Services, said Cooper has always been one of the department’s most ethical, sincere and diligent employees.

“I just want to thank Escambia County for giving me the privilege to serve,” Cooper said, adding that he is looking forward to several more years with Escambia County before his retirement.

Pictured above: County Administrator Bob McLaughlin (left) presents a framed proclamation to Eddie Cooper at Thursday night’s Escambia County Commission meeting.

Comments

2 Responses to “Eddie Cooper Honored For 25 Years With County NRCS”

  1. Dusty Clements on January 8th, 2010 9:32 am

    The citizens should be proud to have such a great guy working for them in this county. Congrats Eddie! It’s a pleasure to work with you.

  2. BP on January 8th, 2010 7:03 am

    Escambia County is privileged to have Eddie Cooper. He is a man of great character & integrity.

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