Cynda Clary

Cynda Clary is a Professor of Agricultural Economics and Associate Dean for the Division of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources at Oklahoma State University. She joined OSU in 2012 and oversees undergraduate/graduate programs, faculty development, student recruitment, alumni relations, and scholarship initiatives. Prior to OSU, she held administrative roles at New Mexico State University for 19 years.

• Education: PhD in Economics (North Carolina State, 1993), MS in Management with Marketing emphasis (Purdue, 1984), BS in Agricultural Business Management (Cal Poly, 1983)

Research Focus: Clary's work centers on agricultural economics, particularly commodity promotion programs, advertising effectiveness, and price dynamics across supply chains. Her studies bridge economics, marketing, and policy analysis in agricultural contexts.

Teaching: She has taught courses like First Year Seminar for agricultural sciences students and Building Legislative Partnerships for Agriculture, emphasizing student success strategies and policy engagement.

• Scientific Awards: Recognized by USDA, Oklahoma FFA, National Alpha Zeta, National Agri-Marketing Association, and Agricultural and Applied Economics Association.

Publications: Her research spans commodity advertising frameworks (1995), dairy pricing linkages (1992), and meta-analysis methodologies (2003). Key themes include brand vs. generic advertising impacts and economic evaluation of agricultural programs.