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Tiffany Dowell Lashmet is an Associate Professor and Extension Specialist in Agricultural Law at Texas A&M University, affiliated with the College of Agriculture & Life Sciences. She focuses on legal issues impacting Texas agricultural producers and landowners, authoring the award-winning Texas Agriculture Law Blog and hosting the Ag Law in the Field Podcast. She is licensed to practice law in Texas and New Mexico.
Education:
- B.S. Agribusiness (Farm and Ranch Management), Oklahoma State University (summa cum laude)
- Juris Doctorate, University of New Mexico School of Law (summa cum laude)
Her research interests include landowner liability, agricultural leases, water law, and legal protections for agricultural operations (Right to Farm, Fence Law). She actively contributes to professional organizations, including the State Bar of Texas John Huffaker Agricultural Law Course Planning Committee and previously served on the Board of Directors for the American Agricultural Law Association. Her work bridges legal practice, academia, and agricultural extension.
Awards:
- Excellence in Agricultural Law Award for Academia (2019)
- State Specialist of the Year for Texas Agriculture (2016)
Professional Background: Prior to Texas A&M, she practiced civil litigation at a law firm in Albuquerque. She grew up on a family farm/ranch in Eastern New Mexico, blending practical agricultural experience with legal expertise. Her role at Texas A&M AgriLife Extension emphasizes outreach through blogs, podcasts, and educational resources for farmers, ranchers, and legal professionals.
