Tim's Take Episode 39 | From a Boy in India to Associate Dean – How a Single Seedling Still Impacts His Life

05/09/2025 51 min Episodio 39
Tim's Take Episode 39 | From a Boy in India to Associate Dean – How a Single Seedling Still Impacts His Life

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In this episode of Tim’s Take, Tim Reinbott sits down with Dr. Shibu Jose, Associate Dean for Research at the College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources, and Director of the Agricultural Experiment Station. Dr. Jose shares his fascinating journey from growing up on a small farm in India to becoming a leader in agricultural research.
Through a heartfelt story about his childhood on his grandmother's farm, Dr. Jose discusses how his early experiences shaped his passion for agriculture, forestry, and soil science. He also delves into the importance of hands-on learning for students and how real-world agricultural research plays a critical role in preparing the next generation of professionals.
 
Tim's Take 39 Part One Video: https://youtu.be/OKxT7vYYChA
Tim's Take Video Part Two: https://youtu.be/LB7GaM6kylE
Tim's Take 39 Audio Podcast: https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/7bpb7zbzeewzrh8q/Tims_Take_39_Audio_Podcast8w36a.mp3
 
Visit https://moaes.missouri.edu/ to learn more.
 
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The Missouri Agricultural Experiment Station (MOAES) extends CAFNR research to nearly 14,000 acres across the state to meet regional research and demonstration needs of agricultural producers and natural resource managers. MOAES has a storied history of major impacts in advancing science in agriculture, food and natural resources — locally, nationally and globally. These CAFNR laboratories provide research faculty with a wide variety of real-world conditions to test and develop strategies for agricultural production based on the geographical and climatic differences of our diverse state.