Achievement Award
Achievement Award
Bruce Black
Horticulture Educator
University of Illinois Extension, Unit 4 & 2
Sterling
Citation Statement
Illinois Extension’s Bruce J. Black uses his horticultural food background to address food access and food insecurity in the counties he serves and Illinois. Black focuses on teaching youth and adults how to grow produce for their families and communities using community gardens, backyards, or small spaces such as patios. Whether leading programs or building educational partnerships, Black’s passion for Horticulture focuses on the science and the art of using plants to improve people’s lives.
Years of CES Service: 9
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