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Jana Knupp, Instructor of Ag Communication
Knoblauch Hall B21
(309) 298-1246
JM-Knupp@wiu.edu
Jana Knupp earned her Master in Business Administration (MBA) at Western Illinois University in 2004 as well as her B.S. in Agriculture Business in 2002. She has work experience with the Illinois Agricultural Leadership Foundation, WIU Alumni Programs, and the National Pork Producers.
Courses Taught at WIU
- AGRI 120 Agriculture in Today's Society
- AGRI 320 Success Strategies in Agriculture
- AGRI 340 Communicating Agricultural Issues
- AGRI 420 Personal Development and Leadership in Agriculture
Major Accomplishments
- Received first place in the 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, and 2019 College Aggies Online Agriculture Advocacy contest.
Research Interests
- Agriculture advocacy, mass marketing, personal development, leadership, mental health in agriculture
Additional Duties
- Manage social media outlets (Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram) for the School of Agriculture @WIUAg
- Faculty advisor for the Collegiate Farm Bureau, Sigma Alpha Professional Agricultural Sorority, and Ag Vocators
- Co-advisor for the Ag Mech Club
- Manages recruitment efforts on behalf of the School of Agriculture
- Coordiates special events such as the Agriculture Open House, WIU Aggies Alumni socials, Ag Career Fair, and the Food Family Farming Football BBQ Competition.
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