Robert Andrew Branan

Robert Andrew Branan is an Associate Extension Professor in the Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources at North Carolina State University's College of Agriculture and Life Sciences. With over 20 years of experience in agricultural law, he focuses on legal and economic challenges facing farmers through extension services and academic teaching.

Education:

• Hampden-Sydney College: Bachelor's degrees in Economics and History
• Wake Forest University Law School: Juris Doctorate

Research Focus: His work addresses critical issues in agricultural sustainability, including farm succession planning, land use conflicts, water resource management, and resolution of heirs' property disputes. He teaches courses on Environmental Law & Economic Policy and Agriculture Law, bridging legal frameworks with practical farm management.

Affiliated Centers: Active contributor to the Center for Environmental and Resource Economic Policy (CEnREP) and Climate Solutions Collaborative, focusing on policy-relevant research.

Publications: Authored practical resources including Planning the Future of Your Farm and So You Have Inherited a Farm, which provide guidance on farm transition and co-tenancy resolution.