More than 80 agricultural education, communications, and leadership students were recognized for their academic achievements, leadership abilities, and campus involvement throughout the fall and spring semesters. The Department of Agricultural Education, Communications and Leadership awarded students with more than $150,000 in scholarships.
The Oklahoma State University Department of Agricultural Education Communications and Leadership faculty and staff are excited to have Mason Jones as the 2023-2024 Teacher in Residence. Jones met with professors on campus to discuss agricultural education’s role in the department and to observe and integrate himself with current students. He advised students to follow their passion for educating future agriculturalists.
Learn about Kaylee Lundsford, a third-generation Hereford breeder from Southeast Kansas, who started her herd at 9 and balanced her education with her passion.
Learn about Daniel Adamson, who was raised on a Wyoming ranch. His B.S. in agroecology from the University of Wyoming ignited his passion for plants and soils.
Learn about Meryem Maatougui, a Moroccan graduate student and agricultural engineer, specializing in soil science and advanced techniques for plant production.
Explore the professional path of Kendal Henderson, an Oklahoma State University graduate, who found her calling in environmental science while studying Biology.
The OSU Agricultural Economics Department is hosting the Rural Economic Outlook Conference at the ConocoPhillips Alumni Center located on the OSU campus, Wednesday, October 16, 2024.
Registration is now open for the Rural Economic Outlook Conference at the ConocoPhillips Alumni Center located on the OSU campus, Wednesday, October 16, 2024.
Dr. Courtney Brown, Assistant Professor and State Extension Specialist of Agricultural Leadership at Oklahoma State University, is on a mission to introduce agriculture to communities and youth who have traditionally had limited exposure to agricultural education programs.
In the small town of Hollis, Oklahoma, a group of middle school students isn’t just learning about civic leadership – they’re putting it into practice in inspiring ways. The program, led by Drs. Shane Robinson and Lauren Cline, started in 2022. They began conducting a needs assessment in Harmon County, asking residents what skills youth needed to make positive changes in their community.
For over a decade, Dr. Robert Terry, Jr. has steered the Oklahoma State University Department of Agricultural Education, Communications and Leadership with a steady hand and unwavering commitment to empowering future leaders. Now, as he prepares to pass the torch to the next department head, Dr. Terry reflects on his tenure with pride and looks ahead to the next chapter of his esteemed career. Dr. Terry earned his B.S. and M.S. in agricultural education from Oklahoma State University in 1984 and 1988, respectively. In 1990, he earned his Ph.D. in agricultural education from Texas A&M University. He has served as department head since 2010. Under his guidance, the department has flourished with a collaborative team of faculty committed to positively impacting students. “We have a group of people who work together well and enjoy each other,” Terry reflected. “They are terrific scholars, but I think first and foremost, they love working with students and are making a positive impact.” As Terry transitions to a 75% teaching and 25% research role, he looks forward to reconnecting more with students. “The classroom is kind of like a sanctuary,” he said. “I just think it’s so important to stay connected with students.” In his new role, Dr. Terry is focusing on supporting traditionally and non-traditionally agricultural educators. Regarding alternative certification he said, “Our resources and expertise can be packaged in a way that can help them do their job better and be more successful.”. One of Dr. Terry’s proudest accomplishments was establishing the student teacher assistance scholarship program to help aspiring agricultural educators offset expenses during student teaching. What began with one donor’s vision has grown into a $1 million endowment supporting every OSU student teacher. To his faculty colleagues, Dr. Terry shares a message of unity. “There are a lot of good things happening here. They don’t happen without hard work or without you intentionally trying to build relationships and work together.” With a legacy of leadership, collaboration, and an unwavering commitment to students, Dr. Terry will undoubtedly continue to shape future generations of agricultural educators and leaders at OSU.
Oklahoma State University Extension specialists and members of the Disaster Assistance Response Team have gathered data over the past month to grasp the impact of 16 fires that burned within three days in Oklahoma and Texas panhandles in late February.
Liberty Galvin is an assistant professor of extension weed science and precision weed management at Oklahoma State University. She studied abroad several times from 2011-2013 at Njala University in Sierra Leone. After completing her M.S. in International Agricultural Development, she worked for Brad Hanson in the weed science program from 2015-2016. She pursued her Ph.D. in weed science under professor Kassim Al-Khatib in 2022. Galvin works closely with Dr. Swati Shrestha, the OSU Plant and Soil Sciences Department weed geneticist, with one large research/extension goal for 2024.
The NSF Rural Confluence Program is a $6 million, 4-year collaborative effort led by Oklahoma State University to advance rural climate resilience science and build resilience capacity in rural communities. The program will collaborate with two rural communities per state, in two-year cycles, and will be driven heavily by community-engaged research regarding climate impacts on community resilience and well-being.
Itunuoluwa Bola Adegbite, a graduate student from Nigeria, specializes in plant breeding and genetics. She chose Oklahoma State University for its strong wheat breeding program. Adegbite's research focuses on wheat quality, guided by Dr. Brett Carver. She plans to pursue a Ph.D. and is involved in various organizations, enjoying choir rehearsals and learning to play the keyboard in her spare time.
Oklahoma State University Graduate Student Harsanjam Singh from Punjab, India. Singh’s research at OSU focuses on the adaptability of cover crops in different environments in Oklahoma, and he is co-advised by Dr. Alex Rocateli and advised by Dr. Sumit Sharma.
Tyler Lynch has undergone significant changes in his career as a farmer hailing from south-central Oklahoma. Presently, Lynch primarily focuses on small grains, engaging in research activities and relishing collaborations with graduate students. Beyond his professional endeavors, Lynch enjoys spending time with his wife and two children.
OSU's Department of Natural Resource Ecology & Management has partnered with Feather Friendly, a company that designs collision deterrent window markers, in one of the largest bird-window collision mitigation projects undertaken by any university.
Karen Hickman, professor of natural resource ecology and management and director of the environmental science program in the Oklahoma State University Ferguson College of Agriculture, is the new president of the Society for Range Management.
The Oklahoma State University Ferguson College of Agriculture has selected Shane Robinson to serve as head of the Department of Agricultural Education, Communications and Leadership, pending approval from the Oklahoma A&M Board of Regents at its next meeting in March.
Dan Stein, associate professor in the OSU Department of Animal and Food Sciences, was honored with a national teaching and student engagement award from the Association of Public and Land-grand Universities and the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
Recent annual surveys from the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation suggest a decline in Oklahoma turkey populations, and observations made by wildlife enthusiasts confirm these results, said Kurt Kuklinski, ODWC wildlife diversity and research supervisor.
Mark Anthony Barbadillo earned his B.S. degree in Agriculture major in Soil Science at Visayas State University (VSU) in Baybay, Leyte, Philippines in 2017.
Dr. Michael Anderson is an associate professor in plant physiology and biochemistry who earned his B.S. in Agronomy at Brigham Young University, and his M.S. in Agronomy and his Ph.D. in Plant Physiology from the University of Minnesota.
Jeff Wright grew up on a small farm near Rush Springs, Oklahoma. He attended Cameron University in Lawton where he graduated with a B.S. in Agriculture.
Originally from Nepal, plant and soil sciences graduate student Sanju Shrestha has been interested in global food security and wants make a difference in the world.
The OSU Agricultural Economics Department is hosting the Rural Economic Outlook Conference at the ConocoPhillips Alumni Center located on the OSU campus, Wednesday, October 11, 2023.
Nine seniors from the Ferguson College of Agriculture have been named 2022-2023 Outstanding Seniors by the Oklahoma State University Alumni Association.
Thomas G. Coon, vice president and dean of Oklahoma State University’s Division of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources, is retiring on July 10 after nine years of dedicated service and visionary leadership to the university.
Karstyn Cantrell, an agricultural communications major at Oklahoma State University, has been elected by FFA delegates throughout the U.S. to serve on the 2022-23 National FFA Officer Team.
The CHS Foundation awarded $246,000 to Oklahoma State University’s Department of Biosystems and Agricultural Engineering to fund hands-on learning opportunities for students studying precision agriculture.
Ranjith Ramanathan, professor of meat science in the Oklahoma State University Department of Animal and Food Sciences, is a recipient of the Early Career Achievement Award from the American Society of Animal Science
The OSU Agricultural Economics Department is hosting the Rural Economic Outlook Conference at the ConocoPhillips Alumni Center located on the OSU campus, Wednesday, October 12, 2022.
Rose Mary Posey, senior financial assistant for the Oklahoma Crop Improvement Association, is a lifetime resident of Stillwater, with her grandparents homesteading and farming in Garfield and Payne counties until 1974.
For Oklahoma State University plant and soil sciences master student Jennifer Tapia, her interest in biology and plant science sparked from a young age.
After obtaining his doctorate in agronomy and crop sciences from Texas A&M University, Sumit Sharma, Oklahoma State University’s assistant Extension specialist for irrigation and water management, returned to his former U.S. alma mater to work at the Oklahoma Panhandle Research and Extension Center.
The Oklahoma A&M Board of Regents is slated to approve Wade Thomason as the new department head of plant and soil sciences at its meeting in June. Thomason will begin his role on Aug. 1.
Rio Bonham, a junior biosystems engineering student, presented his research in agricultural water conservation to state legislators and guests at the 27th annual Research Day at the Capitol.
Four seniors from the Ferguson College of Agriculture have been named 2021-2022 Outstanding Seniors by the Oklahoma State University Alumni Association.
The Oklahoma State University Department of Agricultural Education, Communications, and Leadership faculty and staff were excited to host Cameron Dale as the spring 2022 Teacher in Residence
The Oklahoma State University Department of Agricultural Education, Communications and Leadership faculty and students were well represented at the 2022 Southern Association of Agricultural Scientists Conference and brought home top honors.
Richard D. Coffey has accepted the role of head of the Department of Animal and Food Sciences in the Oklahoma State University Division of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources.
Doctoral student Grace Flusche Ogden started as a biochemistry and molecular biology major with a pre-vet option at Oklahoma State University in 2014, but later changed directions and decided to pursue a career in plant and soil science.
In 2017, Dexter received the “Leave the Ladder Down” award for outstanding mentorship and encouragement while working in the OSU Department of Animal and Food Sciences.
Brett Carver, Oklahoma State University Regents Professor and wheat genetics chair in plant and soil sciences, shares his path to OSU and his career in wheat research.
To be held January 19-20, 2022, in Altus OK, this conference addresses agriculture crop production topics for the Southwest Oklahoma and Texas Rolling Plains Areas and is a joint effort between Texas A&M Agri-Life and OSU Extension.
The Oklahoma State University Department of Agricultural Education, Communications, and Leadership faculty and staff were excited to host Kenny Leatherwood as the 2021 Teacher in Residence
Senior student Claire Sheppard shares her experiences at OSU and how her knowledge gained through the plant and soil sciences department has helped her to grow in the field of agronomy.
JD is a 2017 Agricultural Communications, alumnus and currently serves as the president of Rosman Enterprises and Oklahoma Youth Expo vice president of communications.
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Oklahoma State University Department of Agricultural Education, Communications and Leadership Emeritus professor Dr. Jim Key. Dr. Key served our department for more than 50 years and influenced thousands of people as a masterful teacher, trusted adviser, and respected scholar.
The Oklahoma State University Department of Agricultural Education Communications and Leadership’s agricultural communications students were honored for their achievements during the National Agricultural Communicators of Tomorrow Critique and Contest virtual session in August.
Our college's Alumni Society is seeking nominations for alumni interested in serving on their board of directors! Current openings include a Southeast Oklahoma District Representative and an At Large Representative.
The OSU Agricultural Economics Department is hosting the Rural Economic Outlook Conference at the ConocoPhillips Alumni Center located on the OSU campus, Wednesday, October 13, 2021. The excellent lineup of speakers includes Rob Fox, Knowledge Exchange Division, CoBank and Kent Bacus, NCBA Director of International Trade and Market Access, Trade Policy Division. The registration fee is $50.00, which includes breakfast, lunch and breaks on Wednesday.
The Oklahoma State University Department of Agricultural Education, Communications and Leadership is pleased to welcome Linnea Langusch as a lecturer in agricultural communications.
The Oklahoma State University Department of Agricultural Education, Communications and Leadership hosted the 2021 Ag Teacher In-Service Workshops on the Stillwater campus July 12-14. The workshops are designed to give Oklahoma agricultural education instructors hands-on experiences working with new ideas and concepts related to agricultural education courses and chapter management.
The Oklahoma State University Department of Agricultural Education, Communications and Leadership faculty and students were well represented at the recent Association for Communication Excellence virtual conference, bringing home multiple awards.
The OSU Department of Agricultural Education, Communications and Leadership faculty and students were well represented at the recent North American Colleges and Teachers of Agriculture virtual conference in June.
The Department of Agricultural Education, Communications and Leadership hosted the 15th annual Future Agriculture Education Teacher Academy in June 2021. This program was designed to encourage and promote the teaching of high school agricultural education as a positive and promising college major and career choice.
The Oklahoma State University/A&M Board of Regents approved the academic advancement of Dr. Jon Ramsey from the Department of Agricultural Education, Communications and Leadership at their recent board meeting.
Phil Mulder, Jr., Entomology and Plant Pathology department head and professor, will officially retire on Aug. 1 after more than 36 years of service to Oklahoma State University Agriculture.
Oklahoma State University Entomology and Plant Pathology professor and extension wheat pathologist Bob Hunger will be retiring this month after 39 years of service to OSU Ag Research.
Becca Imgarten is a 2007 alumna of our Agricultural Communications program and is now the coordinator of student and campus programs for the OSU alumni association.
Krista McCoon is a 2010 alumnae of our Agricultural Communications Bachelor's program and a 2012 graduate of our AGCM Master's program. She is now the San Joaquin County AgVenture Coordinator.
Clint Mefford is a 2013 alumnus of our Agricultural Communications Master's program and is now the U.S. Head of Communications and Marketing Operations for Zoetis Cattle.
Jamie Halfmann is a 2014 alumna of our Agricultural Communications program and is now a pasture and land management territory manager for Corteva Agriscience.
The Oklahoma State University Department of Agricultural Education Communications and Leadership (AECL) faculty and students participated in the international conference of the Association for International Agriculture and Extension Educators.
More than 70 agricultural education, communications, and leadership students were recognized for their academic achievements, leadership abilities, and campus involvement throughout the fall and spring semesters.
Dr. Mary Kate Pedigo is a 2007 alumna of our Agricultural Communications program and is now the owner of a creative agency called Kate & Co. Creative, LLC.
Dr. Christopher Eck is a 2019 alumnus of our Agricultural Education Ph.D. program and is now serving as an Assistant Professor of Agricultural Education in the Department of Agricultural Sciences at Clemson University.
An interview with Dr. Yanqi Wu, who serves as faculty of Oklahoma State University in the Plant and Soil Sciences Department and currently serves as the Meibergen Family Professor in grass breeding and genetics.
GSO is hosting a minute-to-win-it style game night! Bring your mask and your A-game, we'll be competing for prizes and sending participants home with a meal.
We had 19 students who were recently selected as OSU Top Twenty Freshmen Men and Women! These students, who are currently in their sophomore year, are being recognized for their accomplishments during their first year on campus.
Jessica Toombs, agricultural education Ph.D. candidate places second in her heat of Oklahoma State University’s Three-Minute Thesis Competition held October 19.
The Department of Agricultural Education, Communications and Leadership hosted the 14th annual Future Agriculture Education Teacher Academy in June 2020. This program was designed to encourage and promote the teaching of high school agricultural education as a positive and promising college major and career choice.
Agricultural Communications Alumnus Clinton Griffiths was named Farm Broadcaster of the Year for 2020. Griffiths serves as the anchor and editorial director for AgDay Television and was recently named the 12th editor of Farm Journal magazine.
The Oklahoma State University/A&M Board of Regents approved the academic advancement of three faculty from the Department of Agricultural Education, Communications and Leadership at their recent board meeting.
Dr. Shane Robinson was recently honored as an AAAE Fellow at the recent AAAE conference. The AAAE Fellows are recognized for their exceptional and sustained contributions to the agricultural education profession throughout their career.
The Oklahoma State University Department of Agricultural Education Communications and Leadership (AECL) faculty and students participated in the international conference of the Association for International Agriculture and Extension Educators in May.
The Oklahoma State University Department of Agricultural Education Communications and Leadership (AECL) faculty and students recently participated in the National American Association for Agricultural Education (AAAE) Conference.
The Oklahoma State University Department of Agricultural Education, Communications and Leadership is pleased to welcome Kaylee Travis as a lecturer in agricultural communications.