David Callister
David Callister
Extension Educator and County Chair
208-527-8587
University of Idaho Extension, Butte County
PO Box 832
Arco, ID 83213
David specializes in agronomy, community and economic development and 4-H youth development.
M.S., Washington State University
B.S., University of Idaho
- Strengthening youth through 4-H leadership
- Small farms
- Using greenhouses and high tunnels to extend growing season
David grew up on a family dairy farm in eastern Idaho. He participated in 4-H and FFA, with projects in cooking, dairy, lamb and swine. He met his wife of thirty years while in college. They are the parents of four children. David received a bachelor's in animal science/agribusiness from the University of Idaho and master's. in animal science from Washington State University. After College David returned to the family farm. He worked many of the jobs on the farm eventually being made a partner and serving as the C.F.O. for nineteen years. David has been active in his church, farm bureau and various community organizations. In 2019 David became Butte County's Extension educator for University of Idaho Extension.