Ag Econ-O-Gram

June 9, 2006

FACULTY MEETINGS
No faculty meetings are scheduled at this time.

FACULTY PUBLICATIONS
David Neven and Thomas Reardon.  2006  “Farmer Response to the Rise of Supermarkets in Kenya’s Fresh Fruits and Vegetables Supply System.”  Journal of Food Distribution Research, Vol. XXXVII, No. 1, March 2006.
 
Julius J. Okello and Scott M. Swinton.  2006.  “Do International Food-Safety Standards Marginalize Poor Farmers?  Evidence from Kenyan Family Green Bean Farms.”  Journal of Food Distribution Research, Vol. XXXVII, No. 1, March 2006.
 
Kellie Curry Raper, Kraig M. Jones, and Judith M. Whipple.  2006.  Food Industry Perspectives on Commodity-Procurement Strategy.”  Journal of Food Distribution Research, Vol. XXXVII, No. 1, March 2006.
 
Jayne, T.S., A. Chapoto, E. Byron, M. Ndiyoi, P. Hamazakaza, S. Kadiyala, and S. Gillespie.  2006.  Community-Level Impacts of AIDS-Related Mortality.  Panel Survey Evidence from Zambia.  Review of Agricultural Economics, Vol. 28, No. 3.

Byerlee, D., T.S. Jayne, and R. Myers.  2006.  Managing food price risks and instability in a liberalizing market environment:  Overview and policy options, Food Policy, Vol. 31, No 4 (August):  275-287.

Myers, R.  2006.  On the costs of food price fluctuations in low-income countries, Food Policy, Vol. 31, No 4 (August): 288-301.

T.S. Jayne, Ballard Zulu and J.J. Nijhoff.  2006.  Stabilizing food markets in eastern and southern Africa, Food Policy, Vol. 31, No 4 (August):  328-341.
 
CONGRATULATIONS
Recent Spring 2006 Ph.D. Graduate Fernando Balsevich was just awarded a position in USAID/ Paraguay as Economic Growth Team Leader. Fernando is a recent Ph.D. graduate in our department.
 
AG EXPO BREAKFAST
You are cordially invited to attend the 2006 Ag Expo Breakfast held on the Ag Expo grounds at the corner of Mt. Hope & Farm Lane, Tuesday, July 18, at 7 a.m.  Breakfast starts at 7 am.  Arrive early to prevent congestion from 7:30-8 am.  The program starts at 7:50  am and ends by 9 am.  More than 300 commercial exhibitors have registered to-date making this the largest Farm Show in Michigan.

President Lou Anna K. Simon will speak and The Honorable Stephen L. Johnson, Administrator, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is an invited speaker.
 
For questions regarding this breakfast, e-mail Megghan Honke at honkemeg@msu.edu.
With more than 500 guests attending the breakfast, it is important that you RSVP by email with the following:
Name, Department, Office Address, Office Phone.
PLEASE RETURN THE ABOVE INFORMATION BY JULY 7, 2006.

AG EXPO 2006
The Land Policy Institute is joining forces with the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources (CANR) to expand our Ag Expo presence.  This years Ag Expo will be held on MSUs campus from July 18-20.  The CANR Tent will feature groups from across the College, including LPI, Citizen Planner, and the MSU Diary Store, as well as Michigan 4-H, Entomology, Integrative Pest Management and many others.  The theme, CANR: Can you Believe It? in the style of Ripley’s Believe it or Not, will entice Expo goers to the tent to learn more about things that they could never have imagined.  There will be speakers on three stages, food preparation demonstrations, music, magic and many other exciting, educational, and fun opportunities for the family in the CANR Tent.  Anyone interest in learning more about or participating in this exciting event may contact Catharine Hansford at Hansford@landpolicy.msu.edu.

The NEW DAIRY STORE 
The Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition is excited to announce the addition of a second location for the MSU Dairy Store in the MSU Union.  The new location, just inside the East Entrance, features:  12 flavors of MSU Dairy Plant ice cream served in a dish or cake, sugar or freshly baked, waffle cones;  Shakes and Sundaes; The famous MSU Dairy Store grilled cheese sandwich (weekdays only!); MSU Dairy Plant Cheeses and Ice Cream in take-home packages.

Exploration Days
June 21-23, MSU plays hosts to more than 2,500 4-Hers during the annual Exploration Days, giving them access to nearly 200 fun, action-filled classroom and field trip sessions. This annual event attracts 11- to 18-year-old students from all 83 Michigan counties.

Grandparents University
When the folks in External Relations starting talking about Grandparents University, it sounded like a fun way to get young people and their grandparents here to campus.  Thanks to Kathryn Reed, assistant director of alumni relations and special events, GPU sold out quickly.  People from 14 states will be on campus June 29 - July 1 to take part in this program, which allows them to share a hands-on learning experience from world-class MSU faculty and staff members in the science-based areas of communities, agriculture and natural resources. 
 
MUELDER SUMMER CARILLON SERIES
The MSU School of Music will present its 2006 Muelder Summer Carillon Series for five consecutive Wednesdays beginning June 28 at Beaumont Tower.

All recitals, which begin at 6 pm., are free and open to the public; those who attend are welcome to bring a picnic and take a tour of Beaumont Tower after each performance. 

June 28 - Ray McLellan, MSU carillonneur
July 5  - Dennis Curry, associate organist at Kirk in
                  the Hills in Bloomfield Hills, MI
July 12 - Suzanne Magassy, a carillonneur from
                  Canberra, Australia
July 19 - Charles Dairay, a carillonneur from Orchies,
                  France
July 26 - Linda Dzuris, a carillonneur from Clemson
                 University, South Carolina

There are only 170 carillons in North America, with 13 in Michigan.  The MSU carillon contains 49 bells and is capable of playing the full range of literature composed for the instrument.

For more info, visit:  www.msu.edu/~carillon
 
EVENTS IN THE AREA
June 15 – Charlotte Festival:  downtown Charlotte; music, family events, hot-air balloon ascensions; and more.  For more info, go to:  www.charlottechamber-mi.org.
June 16 & 17 – Summer Solstice Jazz Festival in downtown East Lansing from 4:30 to 10:30 pm.
 
 
FOOD SECURITY III & RELATED PROJECTS: Recent Outreach and Academic Contributions:
 
MSU INTERNATIONAL EVENTS
For more info, go to: www.isp.msu.edu/calendar/upcoming.php
 
MSU EVENTS INFO
BRESLIN CENTER
 
PAVILION EVENTS
 
WHARTON CENTER
 
MSU INTERNATIONAL EVENTS
For more info, go to: www.isp.msu.edu/calendar/upcoming.php
 
JOB OPPORTUNITIES
CLEMSON UNIVERSITY seeks for a Research Associate in Community and Econ. Development, Dept of Applied Econ. & Statistics; full-time for 12 months per year and grant funding is for three years, with the possibility of extended funding.  Annual renewal of appointment is customary depending on job performance and/or funding availability.  Available:  July 1, 2006.  Position responsibilities include assisting department faculty with socio-economic data collection and analysis, economic impact modeling and analysis, survey development and administering, and the development of reports on regional economic development topics.  Required:  Masters in econ., ag. econ., community development, or related discipline.  Education or experience in economic and community development is recommended.  Preferred experience includes an understanding of input-output economic modeling (preferably IMPLAN), working knowledge of Excel and SAS, and an appreciation for the principles and practices of quantitative and qualitative research methods.  Deadline:  June 20, 2006  or until a suitable applicant is found.  Submit a letter of application including a resume, transcripts, and the names of three references to David Barkley, Chair, EDA University Center  Search Committee, Department of Applied Economics and Statistics, 238 Barre Hall, Clemson University, Clemson, SC 29634-0313.  Materials also may be sent to: dbrkly@clemson.edu.
 
KRAFT FOODS, INC. is one of the world’s leading food companies producing a variety of consumer grocery products.  On a global basis, Kraft is one of the largest buyers of agricultural commodities.  The Global Grains and Oils department is responsible for grains and oils risk management and supplier/supply chain optimization.  We are looking for the Senior Buyer, Corn Sweetener position who is directly responsible for leading corn sweetener risk management and supplier/supply chain optimization for Kraft Foods North America.  The Senior Buyer :  Establishes annual budgets; Leads corn fundamental market analysis; Develops, recommends and executes appropriate risk management strategies and coverage strategies; Optimizes supply chain matrix/co-product credits; Creates and executes cost reduction initiatives and etc.  Required:  Bachelors Degree (Ag Econ, Supply Chain, Purchasing or related field); Five + years experience purchasing agricultural commodities; Good computer skills using Microsoft Word, Excel, Powerpoint, & Access Experienced with Commodity Risk Management (futures/forwards); Strong work ethic and attention to detail and etc.  Send (email, fax, or mail) cover letter, resume, and references to:  Caroline Carlson Bell, HR Manager, 3 Lakes Drive, Northfield, IL 60093;  ccarlsonbell@kraft.com;  847-646-6101 (fax).  Available:  Immediate.
 
MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY
Dept. of Ag. Econ., are now advertising for 3 tenure system faculty positions.  See the websites for full descriptions.

Assistant Professor of Food Industry Management (tenure system).  The candidate will teach 2-3 courses, develop a strong record of student learning & achievement, and develop a nationally & internationally recognized research program focusing on economic, management or marketing issues related to the food industry.  Application material is due August 15, 2006. 
http://aec.msu.edu/FIMPositionDescription.pdf

Assistant Professor of International Development Economics (tenure system).  The candidate will teach two courses and to develop a nationally & internationally recognized research program and journal article publication record in economic development. 
Application material is due September 1, 2006.
http://aec.msu.edu/InternationalDevelopmentEconomistAECWebsite.pdf

Associate Professor or Professor of Global Agrifood Systems Development (tenure system).  The candidate will conduct a nationally & internationally recognized scholarly research program related to global agrifood industry development.  Application material is due August 15, 2006.
http://aec.msu.edu/GlobalAgriFoodSystemsAECWeb.pdf

MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY – Extension seeks:
POS ID #1428 - Extension Sea Grant Agent & Outreach Coordinator; located at Great Lakes Environmental Research Laboratory (GLERL) in Ann Arbor, MI.  This appointment (100% Extension)  is through Michigan Sea Grant Extension for a two-year term with two-year reappointments.  Available: Aug. 1, 2005. Deadline: July 15, 2005.
 
POS ID #1451 -Extension Educator, Family Consumer Sciences (FNP), located in Monroe County, Monroe, MI.  Part-Time position (50% FTE.) This position is temporary with annually renewable funding through Sept. 30, 2005. Employment beyond this date is contingent upon available funding.  Available: July 1, 2005.  Deadline: June 22, 2005.
 
POS ID #1508 - Extension Educator, Family Consumer Science/Better Kid Care Program (Internal posting); located in Saginaw, MI.  This is a full-time, annually renewable position contingent upon
available grant funding is open to current Board-Appointed MSUE staff.  AVAILABLE:  July 1, 2006
DEADLINE:  June 21, 2006
 
OREGON STATE UNIVERSITY, Dept. of Ag. & Resource Econ., seeks for an Assistant Professor (#001-2246) in Environmental & Resource Economics; 55% teaching; 45% research; 0.75 FTE, 12-month, tenure track.  Required:  Ph.D. in agricultural or resource econ., econ., or related field; research experience in environmental and resource economics; strong scientific writing & technical presentation skills.  Deadline:  July 28, 2006.  Available:  January 1, 2007.  Send vitae; transcripts of all college & university work; letters of three references; and a letter stating your interest to:  Dr. Gregory M. Perry, Interim Head, Dept. of Agricultural and Resource Economics, Oregon State University, 213 Ballard Extension Hall, Corvallis, OR  97331-3601;  phone: 541-737-2943;  Fax:  541-737-1441;  Email:  arec@oregonstate.edu.
 
UNIVERSITY OF IDAHO, Dept. of Ag. Econ. and Rural Sociology; seeks for an Assistant Professor; 12-month tenure track; 75% research on econ. of agribusiness management; 25% teaching undergraduate or graduate courses related agribusiness management.  Required:  PhD in ag. econ., econ., business, or related field; strong academic preparation in econ. of agribusiness management; strong theoretical, analytical, quantitative, and computer skills.  Apply online at http://www.hr.uidaho.edu/default.aspx?pid-35496.  Deadline:  Review begins Sept. 1, 2006 & continue until filled.  Preliminary interviews will be conducted at the AAEA meeting in Long Beach, CA in July 2006.  Contact Dr. Christopher McIntosh for additional info at 208/529-8376 or email mcintosh@uidaho.edu.
 
UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS, Urbana-Champaign, Dept. of Ag. & Consumer Econ., are seeking for an Assistant/Associate Professor in Applied Financial Planning and Management; tenure track in applied finance, with emphasis on ag. finance, personal finance, financial planning and/or financial management; 9 month academic year; tenure track; 45% teaching and 55% research.  Required:  Ph.D. in Ag. Econ., Consumer Econ., Consumer Finance, Economics, Finance, or related fields.  Deadline:  July 1, 20060.  Starting date is negotiable after close date.  For additional info, contact Dr. Madhu Khanna at 217-333-5176 or email:  khanna1@uiuc.edu
 

 
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