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Anthony Reed I.
INterim Assistant Extension Administration, Alcorn State University
Location: Vicksburg, MS United States
Joined: Sep 17th, 2013

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Anthony Reed

Anthony Reed currently serving as: Interim Assistant Administrator for the Alcorn State University Extension Program.

Mr. Reed directs day-to-day activities for all county and regional programs for Alcorn State University Extension Program in the state of Mississippi. Those program areas include: Community Resource Development, 4-H and Youth Development, Family and Consumer Sciences and Agriculture and Natural Resources. He also provides leadership to a number of Off Campus Centers and Farmers Markets.

Mr. Reed holds a Bachelors of Science in Business Administration, A Masters in Agricultural Economics from Alcorn State, currently pursuing a PhD in Agricultural Science at Mississippi State University and a number of certifications and certificates.

Mr. Reed has over 23 years of experience working with small and limited resource families within the 1890 Extension System in Texas and Mississippi, which focuses on small farms, alternative enterprises, family consumer Sciences, rural community and economic development. He served as a USDA Fellow where he conducted extensive research on the Land Loss issue in the United States and provided advisement to the countries of South Africa and India Extension Programs. He has extensive knowledge in grant writing, federal and state fund management, community enhancement, farm management, risk management and small business development. He desires to produce viable and sustainable small farmers, fruitful communities and enhance the quality of life of families and rural communities.

Current Whereabouts:

Living Life to its fullest with God's directive.

Life & Professional Aspirations:

Completing my PhD in Agricultural Science and optaining a position as a State Leader of an Governmental Agricultural Agency.

Website:

http://www.linkedin.com/profile/view?id=57218760&trk=nav_responsive_tab_profile_pic

Education (request update)

Alcorn State University class of 1992

Undergrad Major: Agricultural Economics

Campus Organization:

Alpha Phi Alpha

Claim To Fame:

Traveled to the Eastern Cape, University of Fort Hare, Alice South Africa. Objectives of the Assignment (s): 1) Assist the UFH with the development of an appropriate strategic Plan to build a Campus Based Agricultural Extension Support (CBAES) unit in synchronization with the institutional Community Engagement, Research and Teaching and Learning policies.

Alcorn State University, Lorman MS class of

Grad Major:

High School: North Panola High School in Sardis, MS class of 1982

Activities & Accomplishments:

Future Farmers of America, DECA, Band, Track

Best Memories:

Marching into the stadium in the Cougar Snake line

Experience

I currently work with Alcorn State University as INterim Assistant Extension Administration
I have 22 years of experience working in the Collegiate Faculty, Staff, Administration industry.

Interim Associate Extension Administrator | Alcorn State University Extension Program
From October 2009 to Current • 17 year(s)
Planned and maintained programs in Agriculture, Natural Resources, Family Nutrition, and 4-H across 31 counties. Supervised up to 66 staff members and managed yearly state and federal budgets.

Director, Small Farm Outreach Project/Management Specialist | Alcorn State University Extension
From June 2003 to Current • 23 year(s)
Directed activities for educating small and limited resource farmers in financial and farm management. Managed federal and state grants from USDA and other agencies.

Instructor | Alcorn State University
From January 1991 to Current • 35 year(s)
Taught courses including Adjustment to University Life, Principles of Economics, and Micro Economics Theory in Agriculture.

Interim Director of Grants and Contracts | Alcorn State University Office of Business Affairs
From June 2009 to January 2010 • 1 year(s)
Developed new systems for grants and contracts management. Negotiated with donors and managed operations of the Contracts and Grants Management Team.

USDA-Fellow | Cooperative State Research Education and Extension Service
From May 2006 to August 2006 • 0 year(s)
Planned and implemented Land Loss Project while collaborating with CSREES national program staff.

Interim Associate Extension Director | Alcorn State University Cooperative Extension Program
From June 2002 to July 2003 • 1 year(s)
Managed extension programs across 28 counties and supervised 76 staff members. Developed yearly budgets and generated long-range plans.

Associate Project Director/Interim Area Coordinator | Alcorn State University
From July 2000 to June 2002 • 2 year(s)
Established outreach education procedures in 21 counties and supervised field staff. Wrote grants and designed computer information systems.

Extension Agent | Prairie View A&M University
From February 1994 to July 2000 • 6 year(s)
Provided outreach training in agriculture profitability, horticulture, and community development. Produced community partnerships through demonstrations and workshops.

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