HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Reno County has a new Extension Agent. He is Reno County native Darren Busick.

Busick comes to the area from Hays where he received his bachelor’s degree in agronomy from Fort Hays State University. He’s also a graduate of Hutchinson Community College. Bussick replaces Cody Barilla who stepped down to go into farming and other projects.

Busick will begin his new duties July 7th.