Expert Details
Agriculture, Food Security and Crop Protection
ID: 732864
Missouri, USA
Currently he lends his agriculture and food security expertise as a consultant to international development agencies and organizations.
Expert has employed his vast agricultural experience as a consultant since 2015.
Education
| Year | Degree | Subject | Institution |
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| Year: 1995 | Degree: Ph.D | Subject: Crop Production and Physiology | Institution: Iowa State University (IA) |
| Year: 1990 | Degree: MS | Subject: Plant and Soil Science | Institution: Alabama A&M University (AL) |
| Year: 1988 | Degree: BS | Subject: Agronomy | Institution: Wilmington College (OH) |
| Year: 1983 | Degree: Diploma | Subject: Extension Agriculture | Institution: Egerton University (Njoro, Kenya) |
Work History
| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
|---|---|---|---|
| Years: 2015 to Present | Employer: Undisclosed | Title: Agriculture and Food Security Consultant | Department: |
Responsibilities:Expert's clients include international development organizations and agencies. He provides expert consulting informed by over 30 years' experience in agriculture. |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 2014 to 2015 | Employer: Africare (Washington, D.C.) | Title: Agriculture and Food Security Adviser | Department: |
Responsibilities:He played a key role in proposal development for programs in West Africa which helped secure $2.4MM (U.S. government) to mitigate food insecurity in Burkina Faso and Senegal; and $0.7MM (private sector) to finance a women’s empowerment program in Chad. Expert also conducted market intelligence research and value chain analysis for market systems development, resilience, and sustainable agricultural programs in Burkina Faso, Chad, Mozambique, and Niger. |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 2006 to 2014 | Employer: Northwest Missouri State University | Title: Assistant Professor and Research Program Leader | Department: |
Responsibilities:Expert conceived, planned, conducted, and evaluated research in alternative crops and crop protection. He collaborated with diverse personnel from academia, government agencies, and the private sector. He presented research findings orally and as publications in peer-reviewed journals. Additionally, Expert taught graduate and undergraduate agriculture courses and mentored future research scientists. He facilitated administrative function via service on institutional and professional society committees, proposal review panels (e.g., USDA NIFA), scientific journal peer-review, and editorial board service. |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 1999 to 2006 | Employer: North Dakota State University | Title: Assistant Professor and Research Program Leader | Department: |
Responsibilities:He led a robust weed biology, ecology, and management program. Expert also conceived, planned, conducted, and evaluated research involving corn, dry bean, potato, soybean, and wheat. He wrote proposals to secure funding for research program, managed funds and human resources, ensured work was done according to plan, and submitted timely reports. Expert also collaborated with diverse regional, national, and international scientists from academia, government agencies, and the private sector. He presented research findings orally and as publications in peer-reviewed journals. He also taught graduate and undergraduate courses, advised and mentored students pursuing graduate degrees. |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 1996 to 1999 | Employer: University of Minnesota | Title: Senior Scientist | Department: USDA-ARS North Central Soil Conservation Research Lab |
Responsibilities:Expert conducted weed biology, ecology, and management research. He worked collaboratively with multi-disciplinary scientists on the development of weed forecasting prediction models designed to reduce the dependence on chemical tools for weed control. He also presented research findings at professional society meetings and published peer-reviewed journal articles. |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 1988 to 1988 | Employer: Monsanto Agricultural Co. | Title: Intern | Department: Product Development |
Responsibilities:Expert assisted his supervisor in the evaluation of crop protection chemicals in several crops. |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 1983 to 1986 | Employer: Kenya Ministry of Agriculture | Title: Extension Coordinator | Department: Gilgil Division |
Responsibilities:He coordinated extension programming for approximately 5,000 farm families. Expert also managed a staff of 21; 15 extension agents and 6 support staff. He maintained the extension program budget; wrote monthly, quarterly, and yearly reports and provided updates to the District Agricultural Officer. |
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Government Experience
| Years | Agency | Role | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Years: 2014 to 2014 | Agency: U.S. Department of Agriculture | Role: Science Advisor | Description: Expert managed proposal review panel for the Weedy and Invasive Species USDA NIFA program. He also evaluated expertise and selected panel members; assigned proposals for peer panel and ad hoc evaluation; and ensured each proposal received a fair and unbiased evaluation. Finally, Expert advised National Program Leader advice on funding priorities for the program. |
International Experience
| Years | Country / Region | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Years: 1983 to Present | Country / Region: Australia, Canada, Ethiopia, Kenya, Malawi, South Africa, and United Kingdom | Summary: Various |
Career Accomplishments
| Associations / Societies |
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| American Evaluation Association 2013 to present Agronomy Society of America 1993 to present European Weed Research Society 2001 to 2007 International Weed Science Society 1991 to 2014 North Central Weed Science Society 1990 to 2014 o Section Chair – Weed Biology and Ecology 2001 – 2002 o Section Chair – Weed Biology and Ecology 2010 – 2011 o Co-Chair – Cover Crops Symposium 2010 o Co-Chair – Giant Ragweed Symposium 2011 Society of International Development 2013 to present Weed Science Society of America 1991 to 2014 o Section Chair – Weed Biology and Ecology 2002 – 2003 o Section Chair – Poster Session 2010 – 2011 Western Society of Weed Science 1999 to 2006 |
| Licenses / Certifications |
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| He has attended 6 workshops pertaining to weed management, biomass, and oat growth and emergence. |
| Professional Appointments |
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| Editorial Board Member, The Scientific World Journal 2011– 2013 Journal Peer Review: - Weed Research Journal 2011 – 2014 - Agronomy Journal 2005 – 2014 - Phytoprotection Journal 2004 – 2014 - Weed Technology Journal 2000 – 2014 - Weed Science Journal 1997 – 2014 - Acta Oecologia Journal 2004 - Canadian Journal of Plant Sciences 2003; 2012 – 2014 VOLUNTEER CONSULTANT Catholic Relief Services (CRS), 228 W. Lexington St., Baltimore, MD 21201 8/2015 – 10/2015 Conducted a country-wide assessment of pesticide policy, purchase, transport, use, and disposal for CRS-managed Farmer-to-Farmer (F2F) program (funded by USAID). Spent 21 days interviewing policy makers, extension officers, cooperative union personnel, agro-input dealers, and farmers about pesticide use and safety in Ethiopia. Developed a pesticide evaluation report and safe use action plan. VOLUNTEER CONSULTANT CNFA, 1828 L Street NW Suite 710, Washington, DC 20036 7/2011 – 8/2011 USAID-funded Farmer-to-Farmer program. Developed a vegetable rotation and sequencing plan for a horticultural entrepreneur based in Mzuzu, Malawi to prevent spoilage following harvest. Helped entrepreneur prepare plans for improved vegetable storage and transport to lucrative markets. VOLUNTEER CONSULTANT CNFA, 1828 L Street NW Suite 710, Washington, DC 20036 1/2010 USAID-funded Farmer-to-Farmer program. Conducted a survey of baobab trees in Southern Malawi and advise a business based in Blantyre, Malawi how to improve utilization of baobab tree parts for the development of value-added products. MEMBER, BOARD OF DIRECTORS 10/2003 – 10/2009 Right Sharing of World Resources, Richmond, IN 47374 Helped plan, develop, and implement food security and resiliency programs that empowered women in India, Kenya, and Sierra Leone. Chaired committee which reviewed 300+ proposals annually and provided funding recommendations to the full board. Monitored and evaluated funded women’s groups in Kenya (2004 and 2008). ADVOCATE, FUND-RAISER, AND NEWSLETTER EDITOR 2000 – Present Mwandani Street Children Rehabilitation, Nakuru, Kenya Help plan, develop, and implement this food assistance program. Provide new donor lead generation and relationship development that generates $5,000 – 7,500 annually to support feeding and rehabilitation of approximately 100 homeless and destitute children. Edit a biannual newsletter. |
| Awards / Recognition |
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| Alumni Citation for Distinguished Contributions to Education, Wilmington College, OH – 2014 Editor’s Citation for Excellence in Manuscript Review, American Society of Agronomy – 2005 Outstanding Paper Award, North Central Weed Science Society – 2002 Outstanding Paper Award, North Central Weed Science Society – 2001 Outstanding Paper Awards (2), North Central Weed Science Society – 2000 Outstanding Paper Award, Western Society of Weed Science – 2000 STEP Grant, American Society of Agronomy – 1989 Outstanding Paper Award, 8th Biennial Res. Symp., 1890 Land Grant Colleges & Universities – 1989 National Collegiate Agricultural Award – 1987 |
| Publications and Patents Summary |
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| Expert has a large number of publications, 2 sequences submitted to a genetic database, 7 invited agricultural presentations, and a number of meeting abstracts. |