معرفی
Rich Llewelyn serves as an Extension Assistant in the Department of Agricultural Economics at Kansas State University's College of Agriculture, actively engaged in teaching and extension outreach. He teaches undergraduate courses including "Price Analysis and Forecasting" and "Returning to the Farm" while contributing to the AgManager.info initiative.
Education:
- B.S. in Agronomy, Kansas State University, 1984
- M.S. in Agricultural Economics, Kansas State University, 1988
- Ph.D. in Agricultural Economics, Kansas State University, 1995
Dr. Llewelyn's research centers on agricultural risk management, with expertise in cropping and tillage system analysis, production efficiency modeling, and international development applications. His decade of experience in East Java, Indonesia (1995-2006) informs his practical approach to connecting economic theory with real-world farming challenges, particularly in risk assessment for agricultural producers. His work emphasizes actionable insights for improving farm management decisions through data-driven analysis.
Through AgManager.info and departmental outreach programs, he develops extension resources that translate research into practical tools for Kansas agricultural producers. His collaborative work includes organizing conferences and workshops focused on agricultural economics applications, bridging academic research with industry needs. Dr. Llewelyn maintains close connections to farming communities, having been raised on a Kansas farm near Riley, which grounds his extension work in practical agricultural experience.
