Division of Applied Social Sciences
April 1, 2019
Lupita Fabregas
Dr. Fabregas has conducted research on program development, inclusion, intercultural competence, and diversity. Dr. Fabregas is a national and international speaker in topics related to diversity and inclusion; former Chair of the 4-H National Council Latino Advisory Committee; and founder of the Epsilon Sigma Phi Latino Affinity Group, along with other organizations that support the mission of the land-grant universities by ensuring, equity, inclusion and full participation of youth, families and communities in the benefits and leadership of Cooperative Extension. Educational background Ph.D., Agricultural Education, Oklahoma State University, 2009M Ed, Universidad Popular Autónoma del Estado de Puebla, 1999B.S., Agriculture and Animal…
Jan. 31, 2019
Rebecca Mott
Educational background Ph.D. Agricultural Education, University of Missouri, 2019 M.S. Agricultural Education, University of Missouri, 2013…
Nov. 7, 2018
Pat Westhoff Named to Howard Cowden Professorship
Pat Westhoff has been named as the newest holder of the Howard Cowden Professorship. Dr. Westhoff is a professor of agricultural and applied economics, and the director of the Food and Agricultural Policy Research Institute (FAPRI) at MU. His contribution to agricultural policy is critical to agricultural cooperatives and their member-owners in Missouri and across the nation. Dr. Westhoff and his FAPRI colleagues also work regularly with congressional staffers and USDA leaders to evaluate proposed agricultural legislation intended to provide farmers with a solid economic footing. The professorship is named for Howard Cowden, a southwest Missouri native who started his cooperative career with…
July 12, 2018
Jon Simonsen Earns Golden Apple Award
Students selected to be a part of the Litton Leadership Scholars cohort engage in a yearlong seminar course centered on leadership and impactful change. The students have the opportunity learn from Jon Simonsen, a stellar leader. “Simo,” as Simonsen’s students affectionately refer to him, was surprised with a Golden Apple Award from the College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources during a trip to Chillicothe, Missouri, on April 26, where members of the cohort meet with the Jerry Litton Family Memorial Foundation. Simonsen’s wife Michelle, along with colleague John Tummons and former professor from The Ohio State University, Robert Birkenholz, were there to watch a surprised Simonsen receive the award. Simonsen is an associate professor, chair and leads the graduate studies program for agricultural leadership, communication and education. He also serves as…
June 28, 2018
Jasper Grashuis
Educational background Ph.D., Agricultural and Applied Economics, University of Missouri, 2016 M.S., Agricultural and Applied Economics, University of Missouri, 2013 B.A., Economics, University of Amsterdam, Netherlands, 2009 Courses taught ABM 2225: Statistical Analysis ABM 4972/7972: Agri-Food Business and Cooperative Management…
Feb. 27, 2018
Peter Zimmel
Feb. 27, 2018
Jarrett Whistance
Feb. 27, 2018
Ryan Milhollin
His extension program is focused on adding value to the Missouri economy by working with farmers and agricultural stakeholders to improve business practices, mitigate risks, evaluate new technologies and investigate entrepreneurial opportunities to enhance profitability and sustainability in agriculture.
Feb. 27, 2018
Hoa Hoang
Feb. 27, 2018
Bruce Fowler
Educational background M.Ed. University of Missouri…