Republic County is a two agent county with a population of 5,975. Belleville is the county seat and is located at the crossroads of US 81 and US 36 Highways.
Republic County is a strong agricultural county with significant livestock and crop production.
A strong emphasis is placed on the 4-H Youth Development program in Republic County. The starting date is negotiable. With local extension councils, complete needs assessments and identify major educational priorities of the county within agriculture and natural resources. Provide leadership in the development, dissemination and implementation of research-based information and educational programs for agriculturally related issues. Through community coalitions and utilizing appropriate interdisciplinary knowledge, implement educational processes that make communities more supportive of their citizens.