Melissa McKendree

Assistant Prof @MSUAFRE, ag economist, interested in livestock economics, producer & consumer decision making, & food marketing. Thoughts my own.

[Melissa McKendree @ItsMelMac]

@michiganstateu @CANRatMSU @MSUAFRE What words come to your mind when you hear "Farm Management"

[Melissa McKendree @ItsMelMac]

Happy fall 2023 semester! #AFRE130 (Farm Mgt 1) answered the question, "What are the first 5 words that come to mind when you think of farm management?" This is the resulting word cloud! We'll repeat at semester's end to compare.
@michiganstateu @CANRatMSU @MSUAFRE

[Melissa McKendree @ItsMelMac]

@Kelsey_Hopkins_ did a great job presenting her work on consumer preferences for halal meat retailers #AAEA2023! @MSUAFRE @AfreGso

[Melissa McKendree @ItsMelMac]

I love being with my graduate students! All of us supporting Zekuan at his #AAEA2023 poster! L to R: Drew, Zekuan, me, @itsme_kaylab and @Kelsey_Hopkins_ #proudadvisor

[Melissa McKendree @ItsMelMac]

Drew Frommelt, @MSUAFRE MS Grad Student Advisee, did an awesome job during his #AAEA2023 lightning session today! He presented his MS thesis work called "The Economic Impact of Bovine Leukemia Virus in Michigan Dairies." Also a shout out to our coauthor Dr. Tasia Kendrick!)

[Melissa McKendree @ItsMelMac]

Just finished judging the Graduate Student Extension Competition at #AAEA2023 ! All 10 finalists did an amazing job!!! I was blown away by their proposed programs and creativity! I hope they all choose careers with an extension component! #brightfutures

[Melissa McKendree @ItsMelMac]

Who else has run into friends at the airport on the way to #AAEA2023? First, the @UF_IFAS_FRED quiz bowl team in GNV and then @bradybrewer in ATL!

[Melissa McKendree @ItsMelMac]

Check it out! ⬇️

[MSU AgBioResearch @MSUAgBio]

AgBioResearch and @MSUAFRE scientist @ItsMelMac discussed regenerative agriculture and alternative grazing systems in a new @ChildrensHD article about NYC tracking carbon footprints of food consumption.
https://t.co/JK3L6IgfM6

[Melissa McKendree @ItsMelMac]

I am SO proud of you @Kelsey_Hopkins_ !!!!

[Melissa McKendree @ItsMelMac]

BREAKING: Supreme Court Backs California Prop 12
https://t.co/8ciwrXl0hG

The decision of the court was 5-4, with Chief Justice John Roberts and Justices Samuel Alito, Brett Kavanaugh and Ketanji Brown Jackson dissenting.

[Mywish K. Maredia @maredia]

Congratulations to the 2023 class of MS and PhD graduates and their Advisors in ⁦@MSUAFRE⁩. Wishing the graduates a bright, prosperous, and fulfilling personal and professional future.
⁦@AfreGso⁩

[Melissa McKendree @ItsMelMac]

Also #proudcommitteemember for Lynn and Melanie! Way to go ladies! @MSUAnSci @DairyMsu

[Melissa McKendree @ItsMelMac]

We're excited for @michiganstateu Master's Graduation! Congratulations @MSUAFRE graduates! #frontrowseat

[Melissa McKendree @ItsMelMac]

Some highlights from today! Congratulations, Drew (MS) and @Kelsey_Hopkins_ (PhD)! #proudadvisor

[Melissa McKendree @ItsMelMac]

Side note... I did not get to see external letters. This external letter was quoted in the letter from my chair. But thank you to whoever you are!

[Melissa McKendree @ItsMelMac]

Tenure Process Update!

My packet for promotion to Associate Professor with tenure has successfully made it through @MSUAFRE & @CANRatMSU! Next stop is the Provost level!

Special thanks to leadership, admin support, review committees & external letter writers!

[Melissa McKendree @ItsMelMac]

Proud moment was quote from letter writer: “It’s rare in the modern era for a faculty member to have a strong record across all three mission areas of extension, research and teaching. Dr. McKendree is one of those individuals who has been able to do that.” #landgrantmisson

[Melissa McKendree @ItsMelMac]

@slpadilla_ @MSUAFRE @CANRatMSU Awww! Thanks, Sam!

[Melissa McKendree @ItsMelMac]

The initial threat is over, but many tough days ahead.

[MSU Police and Public Safety @msupolice]

UPDATE: The suspect has been located off campus. It appears he has died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound. There is no longer a threat to campus and the shelter-in-place has been lifted.

[Melissa McKendree @ItsMelMac]

@jmartinezr_ We are praying for you! So glad you are safe, Jose!