Division of Applied Social Sciences
July 16, 2019
Mallory Lynn Rahe
Mallory Rahe is an associate extension professor at the University of Missouri. She approaches her work in the area of regional and agricultural economic development with an emphasis on assisting producers or stakeholders that are engaging in on-farm investments or considering public investment options. She provides applied research, data analysis and trends, and supports strategic decision making. She has worked on a variety of value-added industry studies, studied farmers market vendor sales and retention, rural population migration and retention, and implemented a regional rural wealth creation program. Her research is often undertaken collaboratively with partner organizations. Educational background Ph.D. University…
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…