Barbara Niedermeyer, Zone 2 – Vice-Chairman
Barbara lives in Applegate on the Elmore Century Farm. She is proudly married to a farmer and has 3 grown children. A 4-H Leader since 1976, she has also been a member of Applegate Valley Historical Society since 1990, andSecretary/ Treasurer since 1996.
She was heavily involved with Applegate School as a volunteer for 15 years, and belonged to a Bowling League for over 17 years.
Barbara was elected to the Jackson SWCD Board in 1993. She has served as Chair for the last 3 years. She was elected as the Vice President of the Oregon Association of Conservation Districts in 2005.
Barbara believes we all are in some way, conservationists, and that there are lots of good things that people do on a daily basis that go unnoticed. Many people who have grown up out in the country take for granted the beauty of our surroundings. She says, "It is important that we help preserve the beauty of our natural resources for future generations."