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.
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Top 10 Reasons to Join
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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.