Ann Steensland, Lead for the GAP Initiative at Virginia Tech, GAP Report Author and Editor
Tom Thompson, CALS Associate Dean and Director – Global Programs, GAP Report Executive Editor.
Total Factor Productivity data and analysis is provided by Keith Fuglie of USDA Economic Research Service. Erica Corder, GAP Initiative Communication Consultant, served as executive producer for the GAP Launch film, wrote case studies for the GAP Report, and managed the website. Ben Grove, associate director of global programs for CALS and Virginia Cooperative Extension provided editorial assistance. Tashi Gyatso is the GAP Report Research Intern.
The 2019 GAP Report also benefited from the insights provided by the leadership and faculty of Virginia Tech. We particularly wish to thank Alan Grant, dean of the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences. We particularly wish to thank Cyril Clarke, executive vice president and provost of Virginia Tech for his participation in the GAP Report Launch this year.
VIRGINIA TECH GAP INITIATIVE ADVISORY GROUP
The Virginia Tech GAP Initiative Advisory Group made up of university leaders and faculty members with expertise in agricultural economics, agronomy, animal science, extension services, international development, and natural resource conservation. They provide direction and content for the report and review GAP Report themes, outlines, and drafts.
Special Advisors
Brady Deaton
Chancellor Emeritus, University of Missouri and former Associate Director of the Office of International Development, Virginia Tech
Guru Ghosh
Vice President, Outreach and International Affairs, Virginia Tech
Alan Grant
Dean, College of Agriculture and Life Sciences
College of Agriculture and Life Sciences
Ed Jones
Associate Dean and Director of Virginia Cooperative Extension
Matt Hulver
Executive Director, Fralin Life Sciences Institute
Wade Thomason
Professor and Associate Director, School of Plant and Environmental Sciences
Jason Grant
Associate Professor and Director, Center for Agricultural Trade
Kim Niewolny
Associate Professor, Agricultural, Leadership, and Community Education
Center for International Research and Development (CIRED)
Muni Muniappan
Director, USAID Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Innovation Lab
Maria Elisa Christie
Director, Women and Gender in Agricultural Development
College of Natural Resources and Environment
Keith Goyne
Professor and Associate Dean, Department of Forest Resources and Environmental Conservation
Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine
Kathy Hosig
Associate Professor and Director, Center for Public Health Practice and Research
Valerie Ragan
Associate Professor and Director, Center for Public and Corporate Veterinary Medicine
GAP Initiative Leadership Council
Alan Grant
Dean, Virginia Tech College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (CALS)
Jennifer Billings
Agricultural Development Lead, Corteva Agriscience™
Stewart Leeth
Vice President, Regulatory Affairs & Chief Sustainability Officer, Smithfield Foods
Ben Pratt
Senior Vice President, Government and Public Affairs, The Mosaic Company
Christi Dixon
Agriculture Education and Advocacy Manager, Bayer Crop Science
Aaron Wetzel
Vice President, Small Ag & Turf Production Systems, John Deere
Consultative Partner Contributors and Other Experts
The GAP Report is fortunate to have deep ties with its Supporting and Consultative Partners and wishes to
recognize these individuals for their enthusiastic efforts this year.
Carrie McCleod, ACDI/VOCA
Pam Strifler, Bayer Crop Science (retired)
Jim Gaffney, Corteva Agriscience
Kate Irvine, Corteva Agriscience
Molly Nance, Daugherty Water for Food Global Institute at the University of Nebraska
Tim Brennan, Farm Foundation
Martha King, Farm Foundation
Richardo Curiel, International Maize and Wheat Improvement Centre (CIMMYT)
James Stapleton, International Potato Center (CIP)
Ginya Truitt Nakata, International Potato Center (CIP)
Krystal Montesdeoca, John Deere
Natali Archibee, The Mosaic Company
Karla Guzman-Mims, The Mosaic Company
Adam Herges, The Mosaic Company
Gary Burniske, Purdue Center for Global Food Security
Mel Oluoch, Sasakawa Africa Association
Jay Sehgal, Sehgal Foundation
Pooja Oberoi Murada, Sehgal Foundation
Reid Spencer, MWWPR, Smithfield Foods
Jenna Wollin, MWWPR, Smithfield Foods
Andrea Putman, Supporters of Agricultural Research Foundation
Ana Bilik, Tanager
Martin Royale, Tanager
Additional services were provided by:
Graphic Design: Chris Dinsmore and Joan Cox, Dinsmore Designs
Website: Ironistic
GAP Launch Production: CLE Productions