Agricultural Economics Spring 2020 Exchange Enewsletter

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Spring 2020

The Exchange Enewsletter

From the desk of Allen Featherstone

As we wind down what has been the most unusual spring semester during the COVID-19 Pandemic, we still have much to celebrate. We are pleased with how our students, faculty and staff made the rapid transition to online classes and working from home for the remainder of the spring semester.

Agricultural Economics Response to COVID-19

As Kansas is beginning to reopen, K-State Research and Extension faculty and staff are still on the job during closures and social distancing.

Cherie Hodgson wins award for advising

Cherie Hodgson, undergraduate academic coordinator for the agricultural economics department, was presented the January Charlie Award for Outstanding Advising by the K-State Advisor Forum

2020 Outstanding Senior Awards

The Agricultural Economics Department has selected four students to receive the Department’s Outstanding Senior Award. The award recognizes seniors in the Agricultural Economics Department for their significant contributions during their time at K-State.

Farm Finance Series for Women in Agriculture

Robin Reid, extension associate, and LaVell Winsor, K-State farm analyst, delivered the keynote address on farm financial risk management education to nearly 500 women across five states for Washington State University’s Women in Agriculture Conference.

Donation Challenge

Kansas State University students all know a spot that they love full well. For agricultural economics students that spot is Waters Hall.

Dr. Arlo Biere, Faculty Emeritus, has pledged money to create an Undergraduate Student Center that is welcoming for students and student recruits.