Robert E. Mikesell

Areas of Interest

• Odor Management
• 4-H Programs

Work History

• 2006-Present Senior Instructor, The Pennsylvania State University
  Teach Animal Science 324 “Value Determination of Meat Animals” and a portion of Animal Science 300 “Integrated Animal Biology”
  Implement large-scale livestock facility siting assessment service. Responsible 4-H livestock curriculum management

Grants Funded

• 2001-2006. Total of $154,100 funded to PA Pork Producers Council in PDA Commodity Matching Grants.

Publications, Articles, and Manuscripts Published

• 1999-2007. Eight publications, articles and manuscripts published or in press.

Abstracts and Posters Presented

• 2001-2006. Eight abstracts and posters presented.

4-H Curriculum Materials Developed

• 1998-2006. Nine livestock curriculum pieces developed for use by Pennsylvania 4-H livestock club members.

Other Curriculum Materials Developed

• Mikesell, R. E. and M. M. Baker. 2005. Animal Science Biology and Technology, 2nd edition. Interstate Publishers, Danville, IL. (Now Prentice Hall).
• Mikesell, R. E. and M. M. Baker. 2000-2006. Large Animal Science Lesson Plans. The Ag Ed Network, a division of Stewart-Peterson, Inc. Available at http://www.agednet.com/. Over 100 lesson plans published to date.
• Mikesell. R. E. and M. M. Baker. 1997. Animal Science Biology and Technology Teacher’s Resource Guide. Interstate Publishers, Danville, IL. (Now Prentice Hall).

Environmental Extension Activities Initiated

• 2007. Developed Odor Siting Index in response to Act 38 ACRE legislation
• 1999-2007. Site Evaluation Service for new or expanded large-scale livestock facilities. Over 170 sites evaluated.
• 1999-2004. Northeast Coordinator and National Trainer for On-Farm Assessment and Environmental Review (OFAER) Program administered by Environmental Management Solutions, Inc. Funded by America’s Clean Water Foundation. More than 350 farms coordinated.