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Education :
PhD, 1976, Auburn University (Agronomy)
MS, 1973, Auburn University (Agronomy)
BS, 1968, Western Kentucky University (Agriculture & Biology)
Professional Experience:
1988 - Present: Professor, Auburn University
1976-1988: Extension Agronomist, Auburn University
Professional Activities:
As Extension Forage Crops Agronomist at Auburn University, I am the only person assigned to do statewide forage crops extension work in Alabama. This is a challenging assignment because forage crops occupy more open land in Alabama than all other crops combined. In addition to providing nutrition for livestock, they are important in crop rotations, protect the environment by reducing soil erosion and improving water quality, and provide food and cover for wildlife. Over 60 forage species are regularly planted in Alabama, and it is incumbent on me to provide information and educational materials regarding establishment, management, and utilization of each of them.
My goal is to use my time as efficiently and effectively as possible in providing information about forage crops to the public so as to increase profit, enhance lifestyles, and protect the environment. Approaches I use to disseminate information include writing Extension circulars and other types of informational publications, publishing articles in farm magazines and trade journals, use of the internet, and organizing and participating in various types of educational meetings. Other activities include conducting training meetings for County Agents and others, conducting on-farm demonstrations and applied research, and serving as an advisor to persons who have specific problems or questions pertaining to forage crops.
| Honors and Awards: |
- Appreciation Plaque, Alabama Cattlemen's Association - 1982
- Merit Award, American Forage and Grassland Council - 1984
- Superior Service Award - U.S. Department of Agriculture - 1986
Extension Excellence Award* - Auburn University Alumni Association - 1988
- Western Kentucky University Agricultural Alumnus of the Year* - 1990
- Professional Excellence Award, Extension Specialists Association* - 1991
- Taylor/Templeton/Thompson Award * - University of Kentucky Department of Agronomy
- 1992
- Medallion Award* - American Forage and Grassland Council - 1993
- Agronomic Extension Education Award* - American Society of Agronomy - 1993
- Fellow, American Society of Agronomy - 1995
- Fellow, Crop Science Society of America - 1995
- Dean's Award for outstanding contributions to Agriculture* - 1995
- Alumni Professor - 1997-2002
- Distinguished Service Award, National Association of County Agricultural Agents - 1999
- Man of the Year in Service to Alabama Agriculture, Proqressive Farmer magazine- 2000
- Induction Into Hall of Distinguished Alumni, Western Kentucky University - 2000
*Indicates an award that is presented to only one person per year
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| Professional Societies Membership: |
- Chairman, strategic Planning Committee, Council for Agricultural Science and Technology, 1992-94
- Chairman, International Committee, American Forage and Grassland council, 1993-97
- Chairman, Nominations Committee, Southern Pasture and Forage Crop Improvement Conference
- Chairman, By-Laws Committee, Forage and Grassland Foundation, 1993-96 .
- Member, University Creative Research Awards Committee, 1998-99
- Member, University Alumni Professor Selection Committee, 1999-2001
- Chairman, National Clover sYmposium, 1999-2000
- Member, Search for Interim Director of Extension, 2001
- Member, College of Agriculture Dean Evaluation, 2001
- Member, ACES Strategic Directions Planning Committee, 2002
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