Ag Econ-O-Gram

Vol. 10, No. 2
January 25, 2008

SEMINARS
Jan. 31 - Greg Perry, Oregon State University. "What is the Future of the Agricultural Economics Profession?"
Unless otherwise noted, all seminars are 3:30 to 5:00 PM in 75 Agriculture Hall

GSO BROWN BAG SERIES
Jan 29  - “Institutions, Political Economy and Technical Change:  A Philosopher’s Analysis of Bio and Nanotechnologies in the Food System” – Prof. Paul Thompson

Feb 5 – “rbST Decisions up the Supply Chain” – Prof. Christopher Wolf

Brown bag seminars are in 75 Ag. Hall,12-1:00 p.m.

HERE & THERE
We are pleased to welcome Greta McKinney, who replaces Marianne Triponi.

Kathy Waltz has accepted a position as a Senior HR Professional in the Hannah Technical Center. 

GRADUATE RESEARCH SYMPOSIUM AWARDS
Proposal: Nicky Mason for “Are there threshold effects in the impacts of HIV/AIDS on smallholder agricultural production?  Panel data evidence from Zambia.” 

In Progress: Dave Gebben for “MSU Choice Experiment on Recycling.”

Near Completion: Nicole Olynk for “A Stochastic Economics Analysis of Dairy Cattle Artificial Insemination Reproductive Management Programs.” 

PUBLICATIONS
Skidmore, Mark and Steven Deller.  2008.  “Is Local Government Spending Converging?” Eastern Economic Journal 34(1): 41-55.

READING LIST
According to Google Scholar, the following article is getting some attention in the literature:  Joshi, Satish, 2000.  Product Environmental Life-Cycle Assessment Using Input-Output Techniques.  J. Industrial Ecology. 3(2&3): 95-120

AAEA GRAD STUDENT TRAVEL GRANTS
The deadline is April 25th.   http://www.aaea.org/2008Travel_Grants.pdf

Venture
(www.venture.msu.edu) helps connect MSU undergraduates with faculty researchers. 

UPCOMING EVENTS
Building Prosperity. Growing Michigan.  February 11, 2008.  Kellogg Hotel and Conference Center.  More: http://www.landpolicy.msu.edu/summitregistration/index.html

Balancing Animal Agriculture and Communities, February 29, 2008, Kellogg Hotel and Conference Center. Visit www.animalagteam.msu.edu for more information.

Changing the Look of Mid-Michigan:
The Mid-Michigan Environmental Action Council will host an exciting new series of informal luncheons, titled Changing the Look of Mid-Michigan.  For a complete list of events with details, go to LPI Events Calendar.

2008 IPPSR POLICY FORUM SERIES
Jan. 30 - The Public’s Take on Michigan’s Energy” 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.  More info at www.ippsr.msu.edu, No charge. Register by emailing ippsr-action@ssc.msu.edu 

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

ACDI/VOCA, Liberia - seeks a Business/Farmer Organization Specialist (BFOS) to assist in project start up in March 2008 and the implementation of a farmer organization project component for a USDA-funded program to promote the sustainable growth of cocoa in Liberia. Apply online at www.acdivoca.org/internationaljobs.

ACTIONAID seeks a Knowledge Initiative Head, who will be located in Africa, Asia, or Latin America.  www.actionaid.org

ERASMUS UNIVERSITY OF ROTTERDAM, Institute for Housing and Urban Development, is seeking junior and senior staff.  MS or PhD in social sciences.  International work in urban sector.  www.ihs.nl

 FAO seeks a Senior Officer, Agricultural Research.  http://www.fao.org/VA/vac_en.htm

INTER-AMERICAN DEVELOPMENT BANK has several openings.  https://enet.iadb.org/jobs/vacancies.asp

UK'S DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT seeks five statistical advisors, including a post in Ghana.  www.dfid.gov.uk

W.K. Kellogg Biological Station is seeking for a Program Coordinator for our pasture-based dairy facility. 
A Masters degree (PhD preferred) and 3 to 5 years of relevant experience is desirable.  http://www.kbs.msu.edu/jobs/documents/ProgramCoordinatorPositionDescription.pdf

MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY seeks Sustainable Ag and Food Systems Specialization Academic Specialist (#ANG-1706), Dept. of Crop & Soil Sciences, Fixed Term, 12-month basis, 100% time.  Deadline:  Feb. 15, 2008.  Applications should be submitted online to Darlene Johnson at johnsl46@msu.edu .  Nominations and inquiries are encouraged and should be forwarded to Sieglinde Snapp at snapp@msu.edu

THE UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE AT MARTIN,
Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources, is seeking for an Assistant/Associate Professor of Agricultural Economics, academic year appointment, full-time tenure track.  Required:  Earned Doctorate or ABD (all but dissertation) in Agricultural Economics or related field required, with a strong background and interest in farm management, marketing and agricultural finance.  To apply, submit letter of application, a complete curriculum vita, including official transcripts, and the names and addresses of three references to:  Dr. Janet Bailey, Search Committee Chair, Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources, The University of Tennessee at Martin, Martin, TN 38238.  Phone:  (731) 881-7952; e-mail: jbailey@utm.edu.  Available:  August 1, 2008.  Closing Date:  The search process will proceed immediately upon receipt of applications and continue until a suitable candidate is identified.

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.