Missouri Agricultural Extension Professionals (MAEP) along with the National Association of County Agricultural Agents (NACAA) strive to advance the professional status of extension agents and specialists with agriculture-related extension appointments. Encourage, promote, and provide professional improvement for all members. Provide for the exchange of ideas, methods, and techniques. Represent professional interests of members in matters of public policy and affairs. Promote public confidence, esteem, and respect for Cooperative Extension. Recognize professional excellence in Cooperative Extension nationwide.

State Officers 2023–24

• President — Jennifer Schutter
• Vice-President — Travis Harper
• Treasurer —
• Secretary —
• Past President — Kelly McGowan

State Committee Chairpersons 2023-24

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  Professional Improvement Committees

  Agricultural Economics and Community Development — Katie Neuner

  Agronomy and Pest Management —

  Animal Science — Amie Schleicher

  Horticulture and Turfgrass — Justin Keay

  Natural Resources / Aquaculture — Sarah Havens

  Sustainable Agriculture — Tamra Reall

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  Extension Development Committees

  Agriculture Issues — Wayne Flanary

  Early Career Development — Reagan Bluel

  Leadership and Administrative Skills —

  Teaching and Educational Technologies —

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  Program Recognition Committees

  4-H and Youth Programming — Donna Aufdenberg

  Communications — Darla Campbell

  Professional Excellence — Justin Keay

  Public Relations and Agricultural Awareness —

  Recognition and Awards — Patrick Davis

  Scholarship — Travis Harper

  Search for Excellence — Jennifer Schutter

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  Regional Representatives

  Lincoln University — open

  East Central — Charles Ellis

  Northeast —

  Northwest — Katie Neuner

  Urban — Tamra Reall

  Southeast — Donna Aufdenberg

  Southwest — Tim Schnakenberg

  West Central — Travis Harper

  University of Missouri Campus —

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  Special Committees

  Life Members — Melvin Brees

  MAEP History — Todd Lorenz

  Sponsorship — Tim Schnakenberg

  Ag Leadership Award — Patrick Davis (Chair) (composed of the chair plus the MAEP President, President Elect and Secretary)

  Nomination Committee — Kelly McGowan, David Hoffman and Valerie Tate (composed of the three latest Past Presidents)

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  NACAA National Leadership from Missouri

  National Committee Chair

  • Program Recognition Council — Joni Harper

  National Committee Vice-Chairs — North Central Region

  Professional Improvement

  • Teaching and Educational Technologies - Kelly McGowan
  • Agronomy and Pest Management - Travis Harper
  • Horticulture and Turfgrass — Kate Kammler
  • Sustainable Agriculture - Patrick Byers

  Professional Recognition Council

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Membership

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  Dues

  Dues are $100. Make check out to MAEP and mail to MAEP Treasurer Donna Aufdenberg at P.O. Box 408, Jackson, MO 63755.

  Membership Form (PDF) (opens in new window)

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  Top 10 Reasons to Join

  10. Financial support…
  9. Recognition…
  8. Professional development opportunities…
  7. Family-oriented activities…
  6. Workshops and tours…
  5. Group scholarship program…
  4. Leadership opportunities…
  3. Program recognition contests…
  2. Direct impact…
  1. Network development…

  MAEP Brochure (PDF) (opens in new window)

National Organization

MAEP is affiliated with the National Association of County Agricultural Agents (NACAA) professional extension organization. Together, we all make extension and agriculture stronger. Membership is a great way to be connected to your peers and to develop professionally. NACAA is geared toward extension educators and other professionals who work in agriculture, horticulture, forestry and natural resources, 4-H youth development, community development, administration, aquaculture and Sea Grant, and related disciplines.