Ag Econ-O-Gram

March 24, 2007

CANDIDATE SEMINAR

A fifth candidate for the position of Associate Dean and Director, Office of Organization and Professional Development for Diversity and Pluralism will give an on-campus seminar to discuss her background, experience and vision for the future.

Patreese Ingram, The Pennsylvania State  University, March 27, 3 p.m., 1310 Anthony Hall

APPOINTMENTS ACCEPTED

Dr. Mark Skidmore has accepted an appointment as Betty and David Morris Chair in State and Local Finance and Policy.  He will start in August.

Dr. Songquin Jin has accepted an appointment as Assistant Professor, International Development.  He will start in August.

AWARDS

Rui M.S. Benfica, recent doctoral graduate in agricultural economics, is this year's recipient of the Gill-Chin Lim Award for Outstanding Doctoral Dissertation in Global Studies.  Bonfica’s dissertation has already had policy effects in Mozambique, where he currently works for the World Bank.

Eric Burham Bailey, a graduate student in the Department of Agricultural Economics, has won the Homer Higbee International Education award.  He is the founder and was first president of the Caribbean Students Association and currently serves as the president of MSU's International Students Association.

Cite Seeing

According to Google Scholar, T Reardon, E Crawford, Valerie Kelly, article on links on non-farm income and farm investment in African households in the American Journal of Agricultural Economics has been cited 38 times.

PURDUE AWARDS FERRIS

Congratulations to Jake Ferris for receiving the Purdue University Certificate of Distinction. In his 40 years at MSU, Ferris, professor emeritus of agricultural economics, channeled his creative and intellectual energy into research and education programs that enhanced the knowledge and decision-making abilities of his students, Extension educators, farmers and agribusiness professionals.  Ferris grew up on a hog and corn farm near Milton, Ind.  He received his Ph.D. in agricultural economics at MSU in 1960 after earning a B.S. from Purdue and an M.S. from Cornell University.

Publications

Bitsch, V., Getachew Abate, S.B. Harsh and A.W. Mugera.  2006.  Human Resource management Risks:  Sources and Control Strategies Based on Dairy Farmer Focus Groups.  Journal of Agricultural and Applied Economics, 38.1. April 2006:  123-136.

Getachew Abate.  2006.  The market for fresh snap beans.  Working paper 2-0706.  Strategic Marketing Institute, Product Center for Agriculture and Natural Resources.

Getachew Abate.  2006.  The market for greenhouse-grown tomatoes.  Working paper 1-0606.  Strategic Marketing Institute, Product Center for Agriculture and Natural Resources.

Peterson, H.C. Knudson, W., and Getachew Abate.  2006.  The economic impact and potential of Michigan’s agri-food system.  Working paper 1-1606.  Strategic Marketing Institute, Product Center for Agriculture and Natural Resources.

STAFF NEWS

Kathy Waltz, Telfarm Supervisor, was inducted into the Beta Gamma Sigma Honor Society at Eastern Michigan University on March 23, 2007.  BGS is an International Honor Society for academic achievement in the study of business.  Kathy is currently working on a Master of Science degree in HR and Organizational Development at EMU.

SCHOLARSHIPS

Eight PhD Scholarships in Economics at Ruhr Graduate School in Economics, Essen, Germany, (1250 Euro per month); a three-year PhD program.  For more information, go to:  http://www.rgs-econ.org  Deadline:  May 15, 2007.

AAAEA PAPERS

Call for Papers at the Second Conference of the African Association of Agricultural Economists in Accra, Ghana, 20-22 August, 2007.   www.aaae-africa.org

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

DIGONEX TECHNOLOGIES, Inc, Indianapolis, IN,  seeks a Ph.D. in economics with expertise in industrial organization, applied econometrics, and the micro-economics of optimal pricing strategies.  An immediate opening.  Deadline:  May 15, 2007 or until the position is filled.  Electronic applications only.  Submit a cover letter along with their CV and a research paper, and have three letters of reference sent via email, to:  Email:  MAILTO:jeremy@digonex.com

KANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY is seeking for an Extension Associate in Local Economic Development and Analysis.  Date Available:  The starting date is negotiable. Review begins April 20, 2007. For more info, go to:  www.ksu.edu. 

All announcements should be sent to Pat Neumann, Editor, in room 219 Ag. Hall or e-mail: neumannp@msu.edu  NO LATER than 12 noon on Thursday; after 12, they will be in the next BI-WEEKLY edition.