Jesse and Carley Morrison

Jesse and Carley Morrison are faculty members at Mississippi State University’s College of Agriculture and Life Sciences. Jesse, an Assistant Research Professor in the Department of Plant and Soil Sciences, specializes in forage and native grass research through the Mississippi Agricultural and Forestry Experiment Station, while Carley, an Assistant Professor in the School of Human Sciences, focuses on agricultural education and literacy initiatives like 'Farm to Classroom' to train future educators and leaders.

• Jesse earned a Ph.D. in Agronomy from Mississippi State University, a Master’s in Agronomy and Crop Science from the University of Kentucky, and a Bachelor’s in Agriculture and Natural Resource Management from Berea College.
• Carley holds a Master’s in Agricultural and Extension Education from the University of Arkansas and a Bachelor’s in Agricultural Education from Southern Arkansas University.

Their collaborative projects bridge research and education, including a 2019 initiative to support research faculty in teaching and expanding professional development programs across CALS and CFR. Jesse’s research emphasizes practical applications of agronomy, while Carley’s work strengthens agricultural literacy in K-12 education and graduate training.

Their partnership highlights interdisciplinary innovation, leveraging Jesse’s expertise in plant sciences and Carley’s background in pedagogy to enhance student outcomes and faculty development. Both emphasize mentorship, with Carley guiding graduate students in research and Jesse integrating teaching into his scientific practice.