Agriculture Advisory Board

Mission

Missouri State University-West Plains empowers students to achieve personal success and to enrich their local and global communities. As a two-year public institution, we provide accessible, affordable, and quality educational opportunities.

Purpose

The Agriculture Advisory Board for Agriculture Programs provides recommendations to the University with regard to maintaining, building and strengthening the programs offered in this area. In particular, areas such as curriculum, equipment, institutional technology, market demand and resources will be addressed. The ever-changing requirements of the academic disciplines, community and society will play a strong role in determining these recommendations.

Frequency

The Advisory Board for Agriculture Programs shall meet on a semi-annual basis unless special circumstances require additional meetings.

Terms

The term of service will consist of one three-year term. Members may be reappointed for subsequent terms.

Membership

The Advisory Board for Agriculture Programs consists of a cross-section of members from the agriculture, ag-business and academic communities in an effort to reflect the needs of the area. Board members will be encouraged to share current and anticipated needs and trends in order to provide meaningful input for the purpose of developing the strongest possible programs from both academic and practical perspectives.

Faculty Coordinator

The Faculty Coordinator is responsible for scheduling meetings, establishing the agenda, and maintaining meeting minutes.

Related Faculty/Staff

The following faculty/staff may be called upon to participate in advisory board meetings and other activities on an as needed basis:

2023-2024 Agriculture Advisory Board

John Ackerson

 
Missouri Department of Conservation

Janet Crow

 
Crow Land and Cattle

Steve Driscoll

 
St. Michael's Nursery

Matt Franks

 
Missouri Department of Conservation

Dr. Geoff Green

 
West Plains Veterinary Clinic

Rachel Gibson

 
Barn Hollow Veterinary Clinic

Tonya Jedlicka

 
West Plains High School

Craig Jennings

 
Ozark Farmers Agriculture Cooperative

Michael Knapp

 
Koshkonong High School

Jerrod Lawrence

 
Howell County Soil and Water Conservation

Dr. Robert Leonard

 
Animal Clinic and Equine Center

Scott McWilliams

 
Missouri Department of Conservation

Dr. Mikael Orchard

 
Barn Hollow Veterinary Services

Elizabeth Picking

 
University of Missouri Extension

Dr. Roger Shaw

 
Eleven Point Ranch and Eleven Point Veterinary Clinic

John Plummer

 
Simmons Bank

Sonny Smith

 
Wayward Sons Production

Grant Talbert

 
Willow Springs High School

John Williams

 
Hirsch Feed and Farm Supply