Tell Me What to Do

Have you ever wondered about a problem? This memoir of a county agent tells of going to the people and helping them with their problems where they are, under their own conditions. The county agent is often a source for knowledge and expertise to help solve a problem. They stimulate programs that improve suburban and rural living. All the scenes and memorable characters are narrated to relate the experiences people face and how they overcome obstacles by seeking advice and help of a county agent. Tell Me What to Do gives a glimpse of two regions of the country, the Midwestern prairie and the valleys and coastal areas of the Pacific Northwest. Readers will be moved and touched by the life, the hardships, and the dedication required to “help people help themselves.”

Whatever the question: financial management, work and home environment, gardening, food preparation, food safety and nutrition, family relationships, parenting skills, healthy lifestyles, agriculture, crop management, a county Agent provides educational opportunities and practical, non-biased information to help adults, children, families, farms, businesses and communities.