John Reganold, Washington State University Regents Professor of Soil Science and Agroecology, is one of nine experts invited to provide advice on research and analysis needed to better understand food and agriculture systems in order to help develop effective policy solutions. The panel of experts form the Research Committee for Agree, the mission of which is to transform food and agriculture policy to address the global challenges, including feeding a growing population, enhancing environmental sustainability, and ensuring that farmers and rural communities have a bright future.
John Reganold, WSU Regents Professor of Soil Science and Agroecology
The Research Committee is composed of a diverse group of individuals and perspectives from the academic community who provide a wealth of scientific food and agriculture knowledge matched with a working understanding of federal policy and markets. The Committee will guide the commissioning of analytical studies and thought pieces on AGree’s issues, as well as participate in and facilitate informative panels that lead to a better understanding across academic and policy fields.
The committee members were hand picked through a highly selective process, with each coming strongly recommended from their peers. “It’s quite an honor to be on this committee,” said Reganold.
“Each member of the committee has a reputation for being a rigorous researcher with a penchant for seeking answers to tough questions and a commitment to integrative work,” said Deborah Atwood, Executive Director of AGree. “The Co-Chairs and I are thrilled to be bringing their efforts and experience together under AGree.”
The members of the research committee are:
- Bruce Babcock – Professor of Economics and Director for the Center for Agricultural and Rural Development at Iowa State University;
- Chris Barrett – Stephen B. and Janice G. Ashley Professor of Applied Economics and Management and International Professor of Agriculture at Cornell;
- Ken Cassman – Systems Agronomist at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln and chair of the Independent Science and Partnership Council (ISPC) of the Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research;
- Douglas Jackson-Smith – Professor and Director of Graduate Studies in Sociology at Utah State University;
- John Reganold – Regents Professor of Soil Science and Agroecology at Washington State University;
- Beatrice (Bea) Rogers – Professor of Economics and Food Policy and Director of the Food Policy and Applied Nutrition Program at Tufts University;
- Katherine (Kitty) Smith – Chief Economist and Vice President for Programs at American Farmland Trust;
- Tom Tomich – Professor and founding Director of the UC Davis Agricultural Sustainability Institute;
- Parke Wilde – Associate Professor in the Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy at Tufts University.
To view the full bios and pictures of the Research Committee, please visit http://bit.ly/agreganold. Or, read more news about John Reganold and sustainable agriculture on the CAHNRS News site.
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