Hannah E. Shear

CONTACT INFORMATION

Department of Agricultural Economics Email: [email protected] Kansas State Phone: (859) 749-9994 Waters Hall Website: www.hannahshear.com Manhattan, Kansas, 66506

EDUCATION

2017 - present Kansas State University Ph.D. Agricultural Economics Major Advisor: Dustin L. Pendell Research Interest: Farm Management, Livestock Economics, Animal Health

2012 - 2015 M.S. Agricultural Economics Major Advisor: Eric Wailes Thesis: A Regional Approach to Analysis of Food Security Framework and Policies of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS)

2012 - 2015 Ghent University (European ), Belgium International Masters in Rural Development

2008 - 2012 University of B.S. Agricultural Economics B.S. Animal Science: Animal Industry Honors Program

EXPERIENCE August 2017 - present Graduate Research & Teaching Assistant, Kansas State University Manhattan, KS

August 2015 - August 2017 Instructor, University of Arkansas Fayetteville, AR

August 2014 - August 2015 Faculty Extension Educator, University of Maryland, Beginning Farmer Success Program Coordinator Frederick, MD

August 2012 - May 2014 Graduate Research Assistant, University of Arkansas Fayetteville, AR

May 2010 - December 2010 Lab Assistant, University of Kentucky, Plant & Soil Science Dept. Lexington, KY

October 2009 - August 2010 Night Technician, VCA Woodford Animal Hospital Versailles, KY 1

TEACHING ACTIVITIES

January 2020 – May 2020 Instructor, Kansas State University, Agricultural Economics & Agribusiness Department

AGEC 115 Decision Tools for Agricultural Economics & Agribusiness: Development of foundational computer-based empirical skills that address economic and business issues in food and agriculture. Students will learn how to model information on an issue or problem using mathematical spreadsheets to find relevant answers for decision makers and stakeholders. (In-person and transitioned online during pandemic) Instructor Overall Rate: 4.8 out of 5

August 2015 - August 2017 Instructor, University of Arkansas, Agricultural Economics & Agribusiness Department

AGEC 2142/L Agribusiness Financial Records: Principles of small agricultural business management accounting practices are taught to allow students to gain hands-on experience with financial record keeping for a business. Resulting financial statements are analyzed to determine opportunities for enhancing financial efficiency. Instructor Overall Rate: 4.66 out of 5

AGEC 3303 Food and Agricultural Marketing: Surveys consumer trends in food markets and the marketing activities of the food and fiber system. Emphasizes marketing concepts for both commodities and differentiated food products. Topics include applied consumer and price theory; marketing management; structure and performance of the food system; and current agricultural marketing topics. On campus and online. Instructor Overall Rate: 4.72 out of 5

AGEC 3403 Farm Business Management: Application of economic principles for the profitable organization and operation of the farm business. Focuses upon agricultural production management decision-making tools: budgeting techniques (enterprise, partial, cash flow), balance sheet, income statement, cash flow, investment analysis and risk management. Instructor Overall Rate: 4.6 out of 5

AGEC 4163 Agriculture and Rural Development: Examination of agricultural and rural development issues in less developed countries. Alternative agricultural production systems are compared, development theories examined, and consideration given to the planning and implementation of development programs. Undergraduate and graduate level. Instructor Overall Rate: 4.79 out of 5

AGEC 2103 Principles of Macroeconomics: Applications of economics principles to problems of agricultural production, distribution, and income; including a study of the interrelationship between agriculture and other segments of the economy; and the dynamic forces in the economy which affect agriculture. Instructor Overall Rate: 3.85 out of 5 2

August 2009 - May 2012 Undergraduate Teaching Assistant, University of Kentucky, College of Agriculture

GEN 100 General Issues in Agriculture Dr. Lee Edgerton, Fall 2009

ASC 101 and 102 Introduction to Animal Sciences Dr. William Silvia, Fall 2009

AEC 302 Farm Management Dr. Steve Isaacs, Spring 2012

EXTENSION ACTIVITIES & PRESENTATIONS *indicates presenter

Boline, A.* J. Steele,* H.E. Shear, and K.L Herbel. Cow-Calf Profitability. Risk and Profit Conference, Kansas State University, Manhattan KS, August 22-23, 2019.

Shear*, H.E., D.L. Pendell, and K.L. Herbel. Crop Management and Profitability. Kansas Agricultural Lenders Conference, Kansas State University, Manhattan, KS, October 2018.

Shear*, H.E. Finding Your Enterprise. Beginning Farmer/Small Farms Part I Extension Program. Frederick, Washington, Howard, and Prince George Counties, Maryland. (4 presentations). April- May 2015.

Shear*, H.E. Developing a Pasture System. Beginning Farmer/Small Farms Part I Extension Program. Frederick, Washington, Howard, and Prince George Counties, Maryland. (4 presentations). April-May 2015.

Shear*, H.E. Adding Animals to Your Farm. Beginning Farmer/Small Farms Part I Extension Program. Frederick, Washington, Howard, and Prince George Counties, Maryland. (4 presentations). April-May 2015.

Shear*, H.E. Land, Labor, & Capital in Appalachia: How We Can Help. Appalachia Grows Small Farm Conference, Allegany County, Maryland. January 2015.

Shear*, H.E. Cash Flow is Key. UMES Small Farm Conference, Princess Anne County, Maryland. November 8-9, 2014.

Shear*, H.E. Small Livestock Dos and Don’ts. Beginning Farmer/Small Farms Part II Extension Program. Frederick, Washington, Howard, and Prince George Counties, Maryland. (4 presentations). September-October 2014.

Shear*, H.E. How Bo-Peep Lost Her Sheep: Why Financial Statements Matter. Beginning Farmer/Small Farms Part II Extension Program. Frederick, Washington, Howard, and Prince George Counties, Maryland. (4 presentations). September-October 2014.

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Shear*, H.E. Business Plans for the Little Guys. Beginning Farmer/Small Farms Part II Extension Program. Frederick, Washington, Howard, and Prince George Counties, Maryland. (4 presentations). September-October 2014.

EXTENSION REPORTS & PUBLICATIONS

Shear, H.E., C. Kniebel, D.L. Pendell, and B. White. 2019. Implementation & Economic Impacts of a Traceability Program on Beef Industry Stakeholders. Kansas State University Extension. http://agmanager.info/livestock-meat/cross-subject-areas/implementation-and- economic-impacts-traceability-program-beef

Shear, H.E. 2019. KFMA Cow Calf Factsheet: Preconditioning Practices. Kansas State University Extension. https://agmanager.info/kfma/research-articles/kfma-cow-calf-factsheet- preconditioning-practices

Shear, H.E. 2019. KFMA Cow Calf Factsheet: Breeding and Calving. Kansas State University Extension. https://agmanager.info/kfma/research-articles/kfma-cow-calf-factsheet-breeding-and- calving

Shear, H.E. 2019. KFMA Cow Calf Factsheet: Feed and Pasture Management. Kansas State University Extension. https://agmanager.info/kfma/research-articles/kfma-cow-calf-factsheet- feed-and-pasture-management

Shear, H.E. and K.L. Herbel. 2019. A Snapshot of Kansas Cow-Calf Producers: An Analysis of 2018 Kansas Farm Management Association Cow-Calf Enterprises. Kansas State University Extension. https://agmanager.info/kfma/research-articles/snapshot-kansas-cow-calf-producers

Shear, H.E., D.L. Pendell, K.L. Herbel. 2018. Crop Profitability: Low, Mid, and High Profit Groups. Kansas State University Extension.

Beale, B., H.E. Shear, and S. Dill. 2014. Maryland Beginning Farmer Guidebook. University of Maryland Extension. 201pp. http://extension.umd.edu/newfarmer/start-here/beginning-farmer-success-guide-book

Dill, S., J. Hanson, B. Beale, and H.E. Shear. 2014. Beginning Farmer Success: Needs Assessment. Maryland Collaborative for Beginning Farmer Success.

RADIO INTERVIEWS/SEGMENTS

K-State Radio Network, Agriculture Today. “Traceability Program Impacts on Cattle Industry.” With Dustin Pendell. December 9, 2019.

K-State Radio Network, Agriculture Today. “Returns to Cow-Calf Production.” With Kevin Herbel. October 14, 2019.

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ACADEMIC CONFERENCE PRESENTATIONS & POSTERS *indicates presenter

Shear*, H.E., D.L Pendell, and R. Nehring. “Assessing Efficiency of U.S. Cow-Calf Operations: Kansas.” Agriculture and Applied Economics Association Annual Conference, held virtually, August 10-11, 2020.

Shear*, H.E. “Animal Identification and Disease Traceability in the : Market Impacts and Implications.” Southern Agriculture and Applied Economics Association Annual Conference, Louisville, Kentucky, 2020.

Shear*, H.E. “Implementation and Economic Impacts of a Traceability Program on Beef Industry Stakeholders.” Agriculture and Applied Economics Association Annual Conference, Extension Competition, Atlanta Georgia, 2019.

Shear*, H.E., D.L. Pendell, and K.L. Herbel. [poster] “Analysis of Kansas Crop Farm Management: Revenue and Cost Management.” Research & The State Poster Competition, Kansas State University, November 8, 2018.

INVITED PRESENTATIONS & SEMINARS *indicates presenter

Shear*, H.E., D.L Pendell, and R. Nehring. “Assessing Efficiency of U.S. Cow-Calf Operations: Kansas.” AAEA Job Market Showcase. Virtual, August 20, 2020.

Shear*, H.E., D.L Pendell, and R. Nehring. “Assessing Efficiency of U.S. Cow-Calf Operations: Kansas.” Agriculture Economics Research Symposium. Kansas State University, August 12, 2020.

Pendell*, D.L. and Shear*, H.E. “Making Cents of CattleTrace: Costs & Economic Impacts.” CattleTrace Industry Symposium, Manhattan, Kansas. November 22, 2019.

Shear*, H.E. and E. Wailes. “Preliminary Report of Regional Food Reserve Analysis.” Africa Rice & ECOWAS Agriculture Committee, Dakar, Senegal. March 2015.

Shear*, H.E. “Impact of Higher Education in Agriculture.” Presented at National Agriculture Day, Washington D.C. May 2011.

SCHOLARLY PUBLICATIONS Shear, H.E. and D.L. Pendell. “Animal Identification and Disease Traceability in the United States: Market Impacts and Implications.” In review.

Shear, H.E. “A Graduate Students Perspective on Extension Programming: A Case Study of CattleTrace.” In review.

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WORKING PAPERS

Johnson, K., D.L. Pendell, C. Kopral, H.E. Shear. “Diminishing Data in the Age of Information- Driven Decisions: An Integrated Analysis to Explore Cow-Calf Biosecurity Management.” In review.

Shear, H.E. and F. Tsiboe. “The Effect of Warming Temperatures on the Queen of Forages: Alfalfa”.

Richard, J., Shear, H.E., and D. Brand. “Golden Guernsey Milk Premiums, Re-Envisioning a Legacy Brand.”

Shear, H.E., E. Carls, J.S. Bergtold. “Mixed Crop and Livestock Producer Optimization of Resources in Kansas.”

PROFESSIONAL SERVICE & LEADERSHIP

Kansas State University University Graduate Student Council, President, May 2020 - present Student Affairs Committee, member, May 2020 - present Graduate Council Committee, member, May 2019 - present University Budget Review Panel, December 2019 – present Search Committee: Dean of Grad. School/V. for Grad. Edu. Jan – Sept 2020 Academic Affairs Committee, member, May 2019 – May 2020 Graduate Student Council, President-Elect, May 2019 - April 2020 Graduate Student Council, Government Relations Chair, May 2018 - April 2019 Department Case Study Club, Academic Affairs Chair, November 2019-November 2020 Graduate Students of Agricultural Economics Assoc., President, Jan. 2018 – Dec. 2019 5-Year Review Committee for Department Head, October 2018

Agriculture and Applied Economics Association (AAEA) Abstract Reviewer, 2020 Annual Conference (10 Production Economics Abstracts)

Committee on Women in Agriculture Economics (CWAE), AAEA Section Communication Committee, member, August 2019-August 2020 Responsible for twitter content including early career spotlights, throwback/historical highlights, and other topics. Merchandise Committee, Co-Chair, August 2019-August 2020 Responsible for the design and development of promotional materials.

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University of Arkansas University , Iota Chapter Adviser, August 2015 - July 2017 College Bumpers College Scholarship Committee, member, August 2015 - July 2017 Department Scholarship Committee, Chair, August 2015 - July 2017 Recruitment Committee, Chair, August 2015 - July 2017 Undergraduate Advising (25 undergraduate students annually), August 2015 - July 2017

University of Kentucky College of Agriculture Ambassador, Junior & Senior Coordinator, May 2010-May 2012 Block and Bridle, President, August 2011-May 2012 Agribusiness Club, Treasurer, August 2010-May 2011 Livestock Judging Team, August 2010-May 2011

HONORS & AWARDS Graduate Student Leadership Development Program, Kansas State, Spring 2020 Teaching & Learning Center Professional Development Certificate, Kansas State, May 2020 Professional Development Certificate, Graduate Student Council, Kansas State, April 2020 AAEA Extension Competition, First Place, Atlanta Georgia, 2019 Robert Nunemacher Scholarship, Kansas State University, College of Agriculture, 2018 - 2021 Student Fellow, Center for Risk Management Education & Research, 2018 - 2019 Donoghue Scholar, Kansas State University, 2017 – 2019 AAEA Case Study Competition, Third Place, Washington D.C., 2018 Outstanding Graduate, College of Agriculture, University of Kentucky, 2012 John Venerable Scholarship, University of Kentucky, 2008 Phillip Morris Scholarship, Phillip Morris International, 2008 - 2012 Scholarship, University of Kentucky 2008 - 2012 Presidential Scholar (full tuition scholarship), University of Kentucky, 2008 - 2012 Honors Program, University of Kentucky, 2008 – 2012

AFFILIATIONS & MEMBERSHIPS Agricultural & Applied Economics Association (AAEA) Southern Agricultural Economics Association (SAEA) American Hereford Association National Cattleman’s Beef Association (NCBA) Kentucky Cattleman’s Association (KCA) Clark County Cattlemen’s Association Clark County Agriculture Advisory Board, Young Farmer Representative National Agri-Marketing Association (NAMA) National Agricultural Alumni Development Association (NAADA) University of Kentucky Alumni Association

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