Progress 02/01/16 to 01/31/17
Outputs
Target Audience:Two interdisciplinary USDA, NNF doctoral student fellows received training in food safety during the reporting period. Changes/Problems:
Nothing Reported
What opportunities for training and professional development has the project provided?The 2016 USDA NNFrecepients had the opportunity to attend the National Plant Diagnostic Network (NPDN) meeting in Washington,D.C.during April of 2016. The fellows improved their understanding of plant and pest diagnostics from a U.S. national perspective at the conference. Both fellows also had the opportunity to attend a special food safety training in Naples, Floridathrough the Florida Tomato Insitute during September of 2016. Only one fellow was able to attend the training due to scheduling conflicts. Both 2016 USDA NNF recepients have met with their supervisory committee members, including food safety specialist and project Co-PI Dr. Keith Schneider. The supervisory committees of each student are dedicated to advising the students related to their career development and the optimal integration of the food safety specialization into their career development and program of study. How have the results been disseminated to communities of interest?Student training and job placement has been a currentfocus of the program. As the University of Floridainterdisciplinary DPM program is a unique opportunity for theintegration of the food safety and crop production specialization, we intend to provide further visibility regarding the benefit of past USDA NNF fellows prominently during our scheduled 2017 website revisions. We also intend to highlight the benefits received by the 2012 and2016 NNF Fellows in our spring 2017 edition of DPM News. Printed copies of DPM News are distributed to stakeholders, alumni, faculty, and shared with prospective students. What do you plan to do during the next reporting period to accomplish the goals?The USDA NNF project formally ends during the next reporting period. As two replacement NNF recipients were selected during 2016, I intend to continue to support the fellow recipients with a food safety and crop production specialization until their anticipated graduation during 2019. The targeted expertise area in food safety, crop production, and crop consulting remains critical in terms of student training needs. As the two replacement fellows continue through their degree programs and internships, we will continue to recognize and acknowledge funds received andthe value of the USDA NNF program.
Impacts
What was accomplished under these goals?
Women are currently underrepresented in the agricultural sciences and in the crop consulting profession. During 2012, three women were selected as USDA NNF recepients. As one of the originally selected NNF recepients did not continue her education, two replacement fellows were awarded during 2016. The 2016 NNF Fellows will graduate with their interdisciplinary doctoral degrees during 2019. The two NNF recipients selected in 2012 have graduated and their careers relate to sustainable food and agricultural systems. One of the 2012 NNF Fellows graduated during 2015 andis currently serving as the Executive Director of the Maine Farm Bureau. The second 2012 NNF Fellow graduated during 2016 and pursued post-doctoral research opportunities related to GIS systems following her crop consulting internships.
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Progress 02/01/12 to 01/31/17
Outputs
Target Audience:The following two interdisciplinary doctoral students graduated with specializations in Global Food Security and Food Safety: 1. Alicyn Ryan 2. Rebecca Barocco Two replacement fellows were also trained during the project, and both replacement fellows are scheduled to graduate during the spring semester of 2019. Replacement fellows trained in Global Food Security and Food Safety include: 1. Ploy Kurdmongkoltham 2. Ariane McCorquodale Changes/Problems:During August of 2012, Dr. Amanda Hodges was appointed as the DPM Program Director. Since the USDA, NNF project was associated specifically with the DPM Director, a change of PI request was submitted to NIFA. Although extensive efforts to assure a seamless project continuity and transition occurred, Dr. Amanda Hodges was not involved in the selection of the USDA, NNF recepients of the original proposal. One of the originally selected receipients withdrew from the interdisciplinary DPM Program following her first semester of enrollment (2012). With permission from the granting agency, Dr. Amanda Hodges selected two replacement fellows during 2016 for the conclusion of the project. What opportunities for training and professional development has the project provided?USDA-NNF recepients had opportunities to attend professional development conferences and interact with DPM-affiliated course instructors and faculty mentors. The 2016 USDA-NNF recepients will travel to Ecuador during 2017 as part of a professional development study abroad course. The fellows will increase their knowledge of international agricultural, food safety, and food production practices. How have the results been disseminated to communities of interest?The DPM program newsletter, DPM News, has periodically provided informational updates regarding USDA-NNF fellow outcomes. Post-graduation success stories will continue to be disseminated through DPM News, the DPM website, and through professional conference presentations. What do you plan to do during the next reporting period to accomplish the goals?
Nothing Reported
Impacts
What was accomplished under these goals?
Women are currently underrepresented in the agricultural sciences and the crop consulting profession. During 2012, three women were selected as USDA-NNF recepients in order to meet this need. One of the original fellows selected during 2012 did not continue to pursue career interests in the agricultural sciences following her first semester. Two of the original NNF fellows graduated during 2015-2016. One of the graduates immediately accepted a job as the Executive Director of the Maine Farm Bureau during 2015. The second graduate decided to pursue post-doctoral research studies at the University of Floridathat focus on the use of GIS technology for crop scouting. Two women were funded as replacement fellows during 2016. Both replacement fellows will graduate during 2019, andare continuing to pursue their DPM education and food security and safety specialization.
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Progress 02/01/15 to 01/31/16
Outputs
Target Audience:Two interdisciplinary doctoral USDA, NNF recepients were funded during this period for two semesters. Changes/Problems:
Nothing Reported
What opportunities for training and professional development has the project provided?USDA-NNF recepients had opportunities to attend professional development conferences and interact with DPM-affiliated course instructors and faculty mentors. How have the results been disseminated to communities of interest?
Nothing Reported
What do you plan to do during the next reporting period to accomplish the goals?USDA-NNF recepients will continue to receive interdisciplinary graduate-level education in sustainable food and agricultural systems during the next reporting period. With the selection of replacement fellows, additional students will benefit from the opportunity.
Impacts
What was accomplished under these goals?
Women are currently underrepresented in the agricultural sciences and the crop consulting profession. During 2012, three women were selected as USDA-NNF recepients in order to meet this need. One of the original fellows selected during 2012 did not continue to pursue career interests in the agricultural sciences following her first semester. During this reporting period, one of the two active fellow recepients graduated. The second fellow continued to pursue the DPM degree and career interests in crop consulting through DPM program funding. The second fellow will graduate during spring semester of 2016. The second fellow is currently pursuing her final internship in crop consulting and food production. Crop consulting is the career goal of the second fellow. During the fall semester of 2015, two new women USDA-NNF recepients were awarded replacement fellows from funds remaining following the dropped fellowship. The two new replacement fellows began receiving fellowship funds during the spring semester of 2016.
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Progress 02/01/14 to 01/31/15
Outputs
Target Audience: Two interdisciplinary doctoral student USDA, NNF fellows received training during the reporting period. Changes/Problems: During August of 2012, Dr. Amanda Hodges was appointed as the DPM Program Director. Since the USDA, NNF project was associated specifically with the DPM Director, a change of PI request was submitted to NIFA. Although extensive efforts to assure seamless project continuity and transition occurred, Dr. Amanda Hodges was not involved in teh selection of the USDA, NNF recepients or the development of the original proposal. One of the originally selected recepients withdrew from the interdisciplinary DPM Program following her first semester of enrollment (Fall 2012). What opportunities for training and professional development has the project provided? USDA-NNF recepients had opportunities to attend professional development conferences and interact with DPM-affiliated course instructors and faculty mentors. How have the results been disseminated to communities of interest?
Nothing Reported
What do you plan to do during the next reporting period to accomplish the goals? USDA, NNF fellows will continue to receive interdisciplinary graduate-level education in sustainable food and agricultural systems during the next reporting period.
Impacts
What was accomplished under these goals?
Women are currently underrepresented in the agricultural sciences and the crop consulting profession. During 2012, three women were selected as USDA-NNF fellows in order to meet this need. During this reporting period, two fellows have continued to actively pursue their interests in sustainable food and agricultural systems.
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Progress 02/01/13 to 01/31/14
Outputs
Target Audience: The following twointerdisciplinary doctoral students selected as USDA, NNF recepients received training during the reporting period: 1. Rebecca Barocco 2. Alicyn Ryan Changes/Problems: During August of 2012, Dr. Amanda Hodges was appointed as the DPM Program Director. Since the USDA, NNF project was associated specifically with the DPM Director, a change of PI request was submitted to NIFA. Although extensive effortsto assureseamless project continuity and transition occurred, Dr. Amanda Hodges was not involved in the selection of the USDA, NNF recepients or the development of the original proposal. One of the originally selectedrecepients, Ms. Jennifer Messick, withdrew from the interdisciplinary DPM Program following her first semester (Fall 2012). What opportunities for training and professional development has the project provided? USDA-NNF recepients had opportunities to attend professional development conferences and interact with DPM-affiliated course instructors and faculty mentors. How have the results been disseminated to communities of interest?
Nothing Reported
What do you plan to do during the next reporting period to accomplish the goals? USDA, NNF fellows will continue to receive interdisciplinary graduate-level education in sustainable food and agricultural systems during the next reporting period.
Impacts
What was accomplished under these goals?
Women are currently underrepresented in the agricultural sciences and the crop consulting profession. During 2012, three women were selected as USDA-NNF fellows in order to meet this need. During this reporting period, two fellows have continued to actively pursue their interests in sustainable food and agricultural systems.
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Progress 02/01/12 to 01/31/13
Outputs
Target Audience: The three interdisciplinary doctoral students selected as USDA, NNF recepients during 2011 continued to be reached during the 2012 project. 1. Bonnie Wells 2. William Lester 3. Daniel Tompkins Changes/Problems: During August of 2012, Dr. Amanda Hodges was appointed as the DPM Program Director. As the USDA, NNF project was associated specifically with the DPM Director, a change of PI request was submitted to NIFA. The Interim DPM Program Director, Dr. Gary Leibee and the new DPM Director, Dr. Amanda Hodges provided as much continuity in the project transition as possible. However, as Dr. Amanda Hodges was not involved in the original USDA, NNF project, some lack of continuity did occur. Nonetheless, supervisory committee-based mentoring of the USDA, NNF receipeints focused on sustainable food and agricultural systems and food safety did occur throughout the project. What opportunities for training and professional development has the project provided? USDA, NNF recepients had opportunities to attend professional development conferences and interact with DPM-affiliated course instructors and faculty mentors. How have the results been disseminated to communities of interest?
Nothing Reported
What do you plan to do during the next reporting period to accomplish the goals? During 2012, we planned a symposium for the 2013 Southeastern Branch of the Entomological Society of America annual meeting. Ms. Bonnie Wells delivered a presentation at the meeting that focused on her intensive training in Integrative Food and Agricultural Systems during the symposium.
Impacts
What was accomplished under these goals?
During 2012, three USDA, NNF recepients continued their interdisciplinary doctoral (DPM) training program focused on sustainable food and agricultural systems and food production and safety.
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