Jacob Hackman

Jacob Hackman joined the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture on September 1, 2024, as Assistant Professor of Forest Management and Extension, based at the Little Rock State Office of the Cooperative Extension Service. Affiliated with the College of Forestry, Agriculture and Natural Resources at the University of Arkansas at Monticello, he addresses critical forestry challenges including brown spot needle blight through industry-collaborative approaches.

Education:

• Bachelor of Science in Agronomy and Crop Science, Southern Illinois University
• Master of Science in Plant Pathology, Southern Illinois University
• Doctorate in Forestry and Environmental Management, North Carolina State University (2018-present)

Research Interests:

Dr. Hackman's work centers on silviculture as 'the mesh between art and science,' emphasizing forestry's long-term perspective (20+ years) versus row crop agriculture's immediacy. His expertise spans forest soils productivity, loblolly pine management, and disease mitigation, with current focus on collaborative solutions for Arkansas' brown spot needle blight epidemic requiring sustained forest health interventions.

Scientific Awards:

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Advising and Grants:

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Labs and Teams:

Operating within the statewide Cooperative Extension Service framework (75 Arkansas counties), Dr. Hackman collaborates with forestry industry stakeholders, state agencies, and research partners through the 'all-hands-on-deck' model for urgent forest health crises, embodying the Division of Agriculture's mission of connecting research to practical implementation.