Upsilon
Chapter, Epsilon Sigma Phi
2006 EPSILON SIGMA PHI - RECOGNITION FORM
EPSILON SIGMA PHI ‑ RECOGNITION FORM
Nomination Form for: State Meritorious Service Award
1. Candidate's Name: George Flaskerud
2. Candidate's Current Address:
NDSU Ext. Agribusiness and Applied Economics
P.O. Box 5437
Fargo, ND 58105-5437
3. Education (include dates and degrees earned):
B.S. � North Dakota State University, 1964
M.S. � North Dakota State University, 1966
PhD - Oklahoma State University, 1970
4. Career (list, in order, employers, titles and dates):
Sept. 1964 � May 1970 Graduate Research Assistant, Oklahoma State University and North Dakota State University
May 1970 � Jan. 1972 Economics Instructor, US Army Civil Affairs School and Fort Gordon Headquarters Staff Research. Rank: Captain.
Mar. 1972 � June 1973 Food and Agricultural Officer, US Army Reserves, 310th Civil Affairs Group, Chamblee, Georgia. Rank: Captain.
Feb. 1972 � June 1973 Assistant Professor, teaching and research, Department of Agricultural Economics, University of Georgia.
1973 � 1975 Economics and Farm Management Instructor (part time), General Education Division, University of Minnesota Technical College, Crookston, MN.
June 1973 � 2000 Owner and Operator, Grain Farm, Fosston, MN.
Nov. 1987 � Sept. 1988 Extension Associate in Grain Marketing, NDSU Extension Service, Fargo, N.D.
Sept. 1988 to present Crops Economist and Marketing Specialist, NDSU Extension Service, Fargo, N.D. Attained the rank of full professor in July 2000.
5. Organizations and Community Service:
American Agricultural Economics Association (AAEA)
American Journal of Farm Managers and Rural Appraisers (AJFMRA)
North Dakota Association of Extension Agents
North Dakota Upsilon Chapter of Epsilon Sigma Phi
Western Agricultural Economics Association (WAEA)
6. Accomplishments and Contributions:
Awards
NDSU Agriculture Communications Communicator of the Year, 2002
AAEA Award for Distinguished Extension Group Program, 2000
Agsco Excellence in Extension Award � Senior Career, 2000
NDSU Extension Service Program Excellence Award - Large Team Category, 1999
NDSU Extension Service Program Excellence Award - Large Team Category, 1998
National Association of County Extension Agents Achievement Award, 1998
Accomplishments
George is active in helping county agents, farm management instructors and farmers start new marketing clubs and today, there are approximately 53 clubs with more starting. George reaches more audiences than ever by utilizing the interactive video network to give crop outlook, marketing, and risk management presentations. Over the years George has written over 500 Market Advisors, written and updated over 79 Extension publications, 15 journal articles, and two book chapters. He also coordinates several popular workshops including the annual Crop Insurance Conference, Outlook Conference for Ag Lenders, and Elevator Managers Workshops.
Complete form and send via email as a Word attachment to drice@ndsuext.nodak.edu
Due: January 31, 2006
Submitted by: Sandy Osborne Email: sosborne@ndsuext.nodak.edu
