Ag Econ-O-Gram

Vol. 10, No. 12
July 18, 2008

BEST PAPER AWARDS
Brent Ross and Hamish Gow were part of best paper award winning teams at the IAMA conference last month. This is the second year running that MSU has won best paper awards at the conference.

Entrepreneurship Award:  “Entrepreneurial Opportunities in Agri-Food Supply Chains:  Modeling the Dynamics of Discovery and Exploitation,” Dr. R. Brent Ross, Michigan State University, USA; Dr. Randall E. Westgren, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

Communication Award:  “Market Orientation, Innovation and Entrepreneurship:  An Empirical Examination of the Illinois Beef Industry,” Dr. Hamish R. Gow, Michigan State University; Mr. Eric T. Micheels, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

PUBLICATION
Swinton, S.M.  2008.  "Reimagining Farms as Managed Ecosystems."  Choices 23(2): 28-31.  http://www.choicesmagazine.org/magazine/pdf/block_9.pdf

GSO BROWN BAG TENTATIVE SCHEDULE FALL 2008.
Sept 2, Tue - Prof. Loveridge and Dr. Ross, “Navigating the Market for Agricultural Economists”.

Sept 9, Tue - Prof. Lupi, "How to Fund your Master's/PhD Program"

Sept 16, Tue - Prof. Chris Peterson, "The Transformation of Supply Chains and the 'Wicked Problem' of Sustainability:  Aligning Knowledge, Innovation, Entrepreneurship, and Leadership".

Sept 24, Wed – Prof. Reardon, "How to write an Academic Journal Article". Time: 2:30 pm-5:30 pm. Place: Natural Resources, Room 150.

CALL FOR PAPERS
The 27th International Conference of Agricultural Economists will take place in Beijing, China between 16th and 22nd August 2009 with the conference theme: THE NEW LANDSCAPE OF GLOBAL AGRICULTURE.  The Call for Papers and more information has been posted on the AAAE website www.aaae-africa.org

READING LIST
According to Google Scholar, people are reading Skidmore, Mark and Hideki Toya. 2002. “Do Natural Disasters Promote Long-run Growth?” Economic Inquiry 40(4):664-688. 

THOM JAYNE AND THE NOMADS
Upcoming performances in the Lansing area: 1) July 26th:  3 pm  2nd Annual Westside Summer Fest.  (http://www.westsidesummerfest.com/ ) - free. 2) July 26th:  7:30 pm  Summer Concert, Ann Street Plaza, E. Lansing – free. 3)  August 1:  6 pm  Lansing Jazzfest, Turner Street, Old Town - (http://www.jazzlansing.com/ ) – free. Listen to cuts of the Nomads at: 
http://cdbaby.com/cd/thomjayne2

JOB OPPORTUNITIES (Details available from Pat Neumann for 30 days)

UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA, (#0001-4569).  Assistant Professor in the Food and Resource Econ. Dept., Institute of Food and Ag. Sciences (IFAS), 12 month, tenure accruing position which is 60% Teaching (College of Agriculture & Life Sciences) and 40% Research.  Deadline:  Review begins September 15, 2008. http://www.hr.ufl.edu through GATORJOBS.

INTERNATIONAL FOOD POLICY RESEARCH INSTITUTE seeks:  06/146  Research Fellow (RF)/ Senior Research Fellow (SRF) for a three year, fixed-term, renewable appointment for the Organization & Management Program in its International Service for National Agricultural Research (ISNAR) Division located in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.

07/167   & 07/166 Postdoctoral/Research Fellows for a two year, fixed-term, renewable appointment for its International Service for National Agricultural Research (ISNAR) division based at Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.

Go to www.ifpri.org .  Click on “Careers” and “Research” to link you to Position # –Postdoctoral /Research Fellow, ISNAR.  Complete on-line application, including a complete curriculum vitae and a detailed letter of interest.  Also complete section providing 3 references.

THE INDIANA LEGISLATIVE SERVICES AGENCY provides nonpartisan research and support for the Indiana General Assembly, and are looking for a PhD-level or MS-level candidates for the position of Senior-Level Fiscal/Program Analyst –in the Office of Fiscal and Management Analysis.  Applications (a letter of interest and resume) should be submitted in hard copy or by e-mail by Friday, August 15, to:  Diane Powers, Director,
Office of Fiscal and Management Analysis, 200 W. Washington St., Suite 301, Indianapolis, IN 46204-2789;
Phone: (317) 232-9853;  E-Mail: dpowers@iga.in.gov. 

LUND UNIVERSITY in Sweden announces the availability of ten positions (all require PhD) related to entrepreneurship, economic growth and regional innovation.  Closing date August 20, 2008.  http://edit.info.lu.se/upload/CIRCLE/Description_of_ten_positions_at_CIRCLE_20080617.pdf

MICHIGAN ECON. DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
Manager, Community Assistance Team,   Business Development Support/Program Administration.
Supervisor:  Peter Anastor, Manager, Community and Urban Development.  Submit a cover letter and resume by e-mail to medchr@michigan.org.  Resume Deadline:   July 21, 2008

Community Assistance Specialists - 4 positions open; Business Development Support/Program Administration/Community and Urban Development. 
Supervisor:  Manager, Community Assistance Team.  Submit a cover letter and resume by e-mail to medchr@michigan.org. Resume Deadline:   July 21, 2008

Program Technician in Business Development and Attraction.  Supervisor:  Val Hoag, Director, Portfolio Management and Packaging. Submit a cover letter and resume by e-mail to medchr@michigan.org.  Resume Deadline:   July 21, 2008

Senior Research Specialist in New Markets.  Supervisor:  Brian Lund, Manager, Business Intelligence. Submit a cover letter and resume by e-mail to medchr@michigan.org.  Resume Deadline:   July 21, 2008

MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY-EXTENSION
P.O. ID #1630 - Mecosta County Educator in Big Rapids, MI; full-time within Extension’s Continuing Employment System.  Available:  Sept. 15, 2008.  Deadline:  August 15, 2008.

P.O. ID #1629 - Saginaw County Extension Director located in Saginaw.  This is a continuing employment position.  Available:  Sept. 1, 2008.  Deadline:  Aug. 3, 2008.

P.O. ID #1628 - American Indian Liaison, located at Michigan State University Extension, E. Lansing.  Deadline:  Aug. 15, 2008.

Apply at:  http://www.msue.msu.edu/jobs

MONTANA STATE DATA CENTER (Census and Economic Information Center, CEIC), located in the Montana Department of Commerce, is looking for a energetic individual to lead the State through the 2010 Census , the American Community Survey and beyond and will supervise three FTE.  http://statejobs.mt.gov/pls/mjs/MJS0110W.QueryView?
Deadline: August 1, 2008.  For more information, contact the Commerce Personnel Office at 406 841-2718,

MOUNT HOLYOKE COLLEGE, Environmental Studies Program, South Hadley, MA. Tenure-track, entry-level position in environmental studies with a focus on political/social ecology. Ph.D. required.  Send letter describing your teaching aims and research plans, CV, transcripts, references, and two syllabi (an introductory course and an upper-level seminar of your choice). All supporting materials must be received by October 15. http://jobsearch.mtholyoke.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=50741.

USDA RURAL DEVELOPMENT (Oregon) is looking for a loan specialist, working in the Oregon State Office in Portland, helping to deliver and administer our many business, cooperative, and energy programs for rural Oregon.  Details: 
http://jobsearch.usajobs.gov/getjob.asp?JobID=73762117
http://jobsearch.usajobs.gov/getjob.asp?JobID=73761890
 
WORLD AGROFORESTRY CENTRE Senior Marketing Specialist to focus on agroforestry tree products and enterprises and a Senior Agro-Ecologist to co-lead Global Research Project on improving on-farm productivity of trees and agroforestry systems, based in Nairobi, Kenya.  www.worldagroforestrycentre.org.