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Associate Professor, Rural Sociology
Education
- Ph.D., Sociology, Iowa State University, 1998
- M.S., Rural Sociology, Iowa State University, 1994
- B.A. with Distinction, Political Science, Iowa State University, 1990
Teaching Experience
- Rural Sociology 733: Sociology of Agriculture and Food Systems (5 credits, Spring Quarter, even numbered years)
- Extension public programming to professional and community audiences on subjects such as: Community and Agricultural Change at the Rural-Urban Interface, Local Food System Development, Social Issues and Agriculture
Area of Research
Focus on agricultural and community change at the rural-urban interface as well as public attitudes about topical food, agricultural, and environmental issues (recently looking at matters such as local foods, animal welfare, energy, and large-scale livestock facilities). Direct or participate in several projects, including:
- Ohio Survey of Food, Agricultural and Environmental Issues. Biennial survey of rural and urban Ohioans. See http://ohiosurvey.osu.edu
- USDA National Research Initiative Competitive Grants Program, "Agricultural Adaptation at the Rural-Urban Interface: Can Communities Make a Difference?" Sharp, Jeff S., Doug Jackson-Smith (Utah State University), 2004-2008, $400,600. See http://exurban.osu.edu
Service
- Program Area Leader, Rural Sociology Program, Department of Human and Community Resource Development
- Executive Committee, Social Responsibility Initiative, College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences (http://sri.osu.edu)
- Active in the Rural Sociological Society, including service on numerous committees and past chair of the Community Interest Group
- Board member, Countryside Conservancy, Cuyahoga Valley National Park
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