Dr. David Barker

POSITIONS HELD

AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY IN EXTENSION, RESEARCH, TEACHING

My goal is to establish a nationally and internationally recognized research program in forage crop physiology and management (60% research appointment). Associated with this goal is the aim of improving cropping and utilization systems in an environmentally-sensitive and ecologically-compatible manner. I also teach undergraduate and graduate-level courses on forage production and utilization (40% teaching appointment), and assist in development of interdisciplinary courses with other faculty. In collaboration with interdisciplinary teams, my research encompasses new cropping systems options to solve existing problems using a broad-based systems approach. I advise undergraduate and graduate students, publish in technical and refereed journals, present research results at scientific conferences, and secure extramural funding. I conduct outreach through participation in the Integrated Forage Management Team of Ohio State University Extension, interaction with industry representatives and associations to disseminate research-based information, and collaboration with other academic and professional institutions.

COURSES TAUGHT

GRADUATE ADVISING