Extension Animal Sciences and Natural Resources
Terrell T. Baker
Title: Extension Riparian Management Specialist; Associate Professor of Range Science Major Field of Interest: Riparian/Wetland Management and Ecology
Education:
- B.A., Economics, University of the South, Sewanee, Tennessee, 1989
- M.S., Forest Resources, Clemson University, Clemson, South Carolina, 1994
- Ph.D., Forest Biology and Ecology, Auburn University, Auburn, Alabama, 1998
Extension:
- Specialist in management and ecology of riparian/wetland ecosystems.
- Riparian Plants of New Mexico
Other:
- Member of Range Improvement Task Force
Honors and Awards:
- Who's Who in Agricultural Higher Education
- College of Agriculture/Home Economics "Extension Early Career Award" (presented by Epsilon Sigma Phi)
Email Address: ttbaker@nmsu.edu Office Phone: 575-646-2218
Keith W. Duncan
Title: Extension Brush and Weed Scientist; Professor of Range Science Major Field of Interest: Brush Management and Ecology
Education:
- B.S., Range and Wildlife Management, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, Texas, 1974
- M.S., Mass Communications, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, Texas, 1976
- Ph.D., Range Science, Texas A&M University, College Station, Texas, 1981
Extension:
- Statewide responsibilities as range brush and weed control specialist. Assistance provided to county extension agents, ranchers, farmers, agency personnel and others interested in brush management and range improvement.
Email Address: erbc@nmsu.edu Office Phone: 575-748-1228
Manny Encinias
Title: Extension Livestock Specialist; Assistant Professor of Animal Science, Clayton Livestock Research Center, Cooperative Extension Service Major Field of Interest: Develop successful nutrition and grazing strategies for cow/calf and stocker operations in New Mexico. Specific interest is measuring the impact grazing and nutritional management history has on a calf's subsequent performance and efficiency as a replacement female, stocker, or feeder. (30%)
Education:
- B.S., Animal Science, New Mexico State University, Las Cruces, NM, 1996
- M.S., Animal Science, New Mexico State University, Las Cruces, NM, 1998
- Ph.D., Animal Science, North Dakota State University, Fargo, ND, 2002
Extension:
- Conduct statewide educational programs and ranch livestock production demonstrations in range nutrition, poisonous plants, herd health, range management, and financial management. Provide technical support in the areas of beef cattle production systems and rangeland management to county Extension faculty, ranchers, industry associates, and land agency personnel. (70%)
Honors and Awards:
- NM Society for Range Management "President's Award for Service"
Email Address: mencinia@nmsu.edu
Office Phone: 575-374-2566 Office Location: Clayton Livestock Research Center, Clayton, New Mexico
Jon C. Boren
Title: Extension Wildlife Specialist; Cooperative Extension Service, Professor of Fishery and Wildlife Sciences Major Field of Interest: Wildlife/livestock interactions through scientific studies on rangelands and forests in New Mexico.
Education:
- B.S., Oklahoma State University-Stillwater, 1987
- M.S., Oklahoma State University-Stillwater, 1992
- Ph.D., Oklahoma State University-Stillwater, 1995
Email Address: jboren@nmsu.edu Office Phone: 505-646-1164 Office: Knox 121