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Brian Flanagan

Research Asst Professor | Smith International Center
Overview

Brian Flanagan joined the Smith Center in 2023 as the program director for the Agricultural Leaders of Tomorrow (ALOFT) program. The ALOFT program, a USAID Farmer-to-Farmer (F2F) funded regional program for Southeast Asia, sent volunteers to Cambodia, Thailand, and the Philippines to provide agricultural technical assistance to identified host organizations in the areas of agriculture education, entrepreneurship and agribusiness, extension and advisory services, and climate-smart agriculture.

Flanagan completed his EdD in agricultural education from Texas A&M University and his MPS in international agricultural development and rural development at Cornell University. He has worked in international agricultural development and agricultural education throughout the Global South.

Courses
Below are courses taught during the current or past three academic years. Consult Timetable for the most current listing of courses and instructor(s).
AGNR 491 - International Experience in Agriculture and Natural Resources
1 - 12 credit hours

Credit for formalized international experiences related to agricultural sciences and natural resources. Determination of credit based on nature of the proposed experience. Students should discuss the opportunity with their faculty advisors prior to the trip to determine if it is appropriate for credit. Credit hours will be determined by the department and college depending on the extent of activity and types of projects and/or presentations to be completed by the student upon return.

Repeatability: May be repeated. Maximum 12 hours.
Registration Permission: Consent of instructor.

Other Instructors: Barrier, Kyra | Sharp, Ryan Leonard | Phillips, Lindsey Morgan | Crowe, Laura | Sain, Daniel | Burk, Sonja | DeLong, Karen Lewis | Trejo-Pech, Carlos Jose Omar | Golden, David A | Perez Quesada, Gabriela | Guerry, Denita Hadziabdic | Wayman, Clint

Semesters Offered: Fall, Winter Mini
ALEC 483 - International Agriculture Education and Extension Systems
3 credit hour(s)

This course introduces students to international agriculture education and Extension systems. These systems contain and influence the ability of countries to conduct research, educate the workforce, and disseminate information about agriculture in order to produce enough of the right food to feed the world. This course emphasizes the connectedness of cultural, political, economic, historical, and natural factors that drive contemporary innovations and policy in international agriculture education and Extension systems. This course serves to help broaden the experience for students considering international careers in agricultural education or Extension.

Semesters Offered: Spring
ALEC 530 - Specials Topics in Agricultural Leadership, Education and Communications
1 - 3 credit hours

Current issues.

Repeatability: May be repeated. Maximum 9 hours.
Registration Permission: Consent of instructor.

Other Instructors: Stephens, Carrie Ann | Ruth, Taylor Kathryne

Semesters Offered: Spring
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865-974-7747

bflanag2@tennessee.edu

204 Agriculture and Natural Resource
2431 Joe Johnson Drive
Knoxville, TN 37996
Education and Training
  • EdD, Agricultural Education , Texas A&M Univ and Texas Tech Univ, 2023
  • Masters, International Agriculture and Rural Development , Cornell University , 2013
  • BS, Biology, Oklahoma Panhandle State University , 2002
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Brian Flanagan

Research Asst Professor | Smith International Center
Picture of Brian Flanagan image

865-974-7747

bflanag2@tennessee.edu

204 Agriculture and Natural Resource
2431 Joe Johnson Drive
Knoxville, TN 37996
Education and Training
  • EdD, Agricultural Education , Texas A&M Univ and Texas Tech Univ, 2023
  • Masters, International Agriculture and Rural Development , Cornell University , 2013
  • BS, Biology, Oklahoma Panhandle State University , 2002
Overview

Brian Flanagan joined the Smith Center in 2023 as the program director for the Agricultural Leaders of Tomorrow (ALOFT) program. The ALOFT program, a USAID Farmer-to-Farmer (F2F) funded regional program for Southeast Asia, sent volunteers to Cambodia, Thailand, and the Philippines to provide agricultural technical assistance to identified host organizations in the areas of agriculture education, entrepreneurship and agribusiness, extension and advisory services, and climate-smart agriculture.

Flanagan completed his EdD in agricultural education from Texas A&M University and his MPS in international agricultural development and rural development at Cornell University. He has worked in international agricultural development and agricultural education throughout the Global South.

Courses
Below are courses taught during the current or past three academic years. Consult Timetable for the most current listing of courses and instructor(s).
AGNR 491 - International Experience in Agriculture and Natural Resources
1 - 12 credit hours

Credit for formalized international experiences related to agricultural sciences and natural resources. Determination of credit based on nature of the proposed experience. Students should discuss the opportunity with their faculty advisors prior to the trip to determine if it is appropriate for credit. Credit hours will be determined by the department and college depending on the extent of activity and types of projects and/or presentations to be completed by the student upon return.

Repeatability: May be repeated. Maximum 12 hours.
Registration Permission: Consent of instructor.

Other Instructors: Barrier, Kyra | Sharp, Ryan Leonard | Phillips, Lindsey Morgan | Crowe, Laura | Sain, Daniel | Burk, Sonja | DeLong, Karen Lewis | Trejo-Pech, Carlos Jose Omar | Golden, David A | Perez Quesada, Gabriela | Guerry, Denita Hadziabdic | Wayman, Clint

Semesters Offered: Fall, Winter Mini
ALEC 483 - International Agriculture Education and Extension Systems
3 credit hour(s)

This course introduces students to international agriculture education and Extension systems. These systems contain and influence the ability of countries to conduct research, educate the workforce, and disseminate information about agriculture in order to produce enough of the right food to feed the world. This course emphasizes the connectedness of cultural, political, economic, historical, and natural factors that drive contemporary innovations and policy in international agriculture education and Extension systems. This course serves to help broaden the experience for students considering international careers in agricultural education or Extension.

Semesters Offered: Spring
ALEC 530 - Specials Topics in Agricultural Leadership, Education and Communications
1 - 3 credit hours

Current issues.

Repeatability: May be repeated. Maximum 9 hours.
Registration Permission: Consent of instructor.

Other Instructors: Stephens, Carrie Ann | Ruth, Taylor Kathryne

Semesters Offered: Spring
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