Hannah E. Shear CONTACT INFORMATION Department of Agricultural Economics Email: [email protected] Kansas State University 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 University of Arkansas 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 Consortium), Belgium International Masters in Rural Development 2008 - 2012 University of Kentucky 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. 3 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. 4 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 United States: 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*,