Two College of Agricultural Sciences faculty members have been named as 2024 Nutrien Scholars of Agricultural Sciences. The annual award honors the work of outstanding faculty members as a way to advance their teaching and research in alignment with the college’s strategic plan, which is generously supported by Nutrien. Jessica Prenni, an agricultural chemist and Professor in the Department of Horticulture and Landscape Architecture, and Dana Hoag, an agricultural economist and Professor in the Department of Agricultural and Resource Economics make up the fifth class of Nutrien Scholars.
Established in 2020, the Nutrien Distinguished Scholars Program honors the work of rising faculty in the College of Agricultural Sciences to support them in furthering their teaching and research.
“Dr. Prenni’s work on the Periodic Table of Food will have a global impact on how people evaluate and describe nutrients in food, which will lead to improvements in human health,” said Amy Charkwoski, Associate Dean for Research. “Dr. Hoag has made many contributions to the economics of diverse topics, from agrivoltaics to wolf introductions into Colorado. We are so pleased to have them at CSU.”
With Nutrien’s generous support and intellectual partnership, the College of Agricultural Sciences continues to mobilize around and invest in eight strategic focus areas of leadership and impact – regionally, nationally and globally – elevating CSU as a leader in developing a diverse, highly skilled agricultural workforce and boosting Nutrien’s ability to deliver industry-leading products.
“Dr. Prenni and Dr. Hoag both have exceptional research programs and through their research programs, both also play important roles in teaching and training students,” Charkowski said. “Honoring them as Nutrien Distinguished Scholars highlights the alignment of our goals with those of Nutrien as we work in partnership advance the future of agriculture and prepare the next generation of agricultural leaders.”
Jessica Prenni – Professor, Department of Horticulture and Landscape Architecture
During her 20-year career at CSU, Jessica Prenni’s pioneering contributions to the field of biological mass spectrometry have advanced understanding of a complex discipline while paving the way for groundbreaking research that intersects with agriculture, food science, and environmental studies. Her extensive publication record, collaborative research efforts, and leadership roles in initiatives like the Periodic Table of Food showcase her significant local and global impact. Prenni is also a champion of graduate education and has significantly enhanced the visibility and quality of graduate research through initiatives like the annual College of Agricultural Sciences Graduate Research Showcase.
Dana Hoag – Professor, Department of Agricultural and Resource Economics
Dana Hoag, a leading expert at the intersection of agriculture and environmental concerns, shapes policy and practice through his groundbreaking research. His diverse research interests reflect his comprehensive understanding of crucial agricultural and environmental dynamics and include topics like soil and manure management, wolf reintroduction, water management, soil amendments, phosphorus management, and public perception of agricultural practices – including agrivoltaics on farms. Hoag is known with partnering with industry and stakeholders to integrate research with outreach programs, and for his mentorship and teaching for the next generation of critical thinkers and agricultural leaders.
Nutrien Scholars of Agricultural Sciences
Since 2020, the Nutrien Scholar designation has been given to nine College of Agricultural Sciences faculty members –
2023
- Andy Seidl, Agricultural and Resource Economics
2022
- Franck Dayan, Agricultural Biology
- Terry Engle, Animal Sciences
2021
- Dawn Thilmany, Agricultural and Resource Economics
- Thomas Borch, Soil and Crop Sciences
2020
- Francesca Cotrufo, Soil and Crop Sciences
- Henry Thompson, Horticulture and Landscape Architecture
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