Dr. Steve Li is the extension weed scientist and associate professor in College of Agriculture of Auburn University. He is the team leader of the agronomic crops extension team of Auburn University. His research and extension program focuses on applied weed management in row crops, pesticide off-target movement, new application technology, utilizing drones to apply pesticides and precision application workflows, etc. He has published over 100 peer-reviewed journal papers, conference proceedings, technical sheets and extension guides. Dr.

Bethany Funkhouser received a Bachelor of Science in agribusiness from Virginia Tech in 2021.

Lisa Smartt loves to laugh! She lives with her husband, Philip, in rural West Tennessee farm country. She’s written several books and travels around the country speaking about the joys and difficulties of the people business. She’s made a ton of mistakes and uses the lessons learned to encourage others. Philip and Lisa have two adult sons and two daughters-in-love. Her greatest desire is to love and encourage people in the midst of a sometimes painful and difficult world.

Terry Tribbey, API, AIS, began her career with Farm Bureau Insurance in Central Records in 1988 and then promoted to Administrative Assistant for Policy Services in 1999.

A native of Lamar, S.C., Nobel Peace Prize Laureate David M. Beasley has a distinguished career of public service dedicated to the people of South Carolina, the United States, and the world. 

Kyle Player is the Executive Director for the Agribusiness Center for Research and Entrepreneurship

Kyle Smith grew up in Clinton, SC and later went on to receive a Bachelor of Science degree in agri

Jolene Brown is a walking-talking spokesperson and champion for the people of agriculture.  She's a farmer in Eastern Iowa, contributor to Successful Farming magazine’s popular family business column, author of two great books and an inductee into the prestigious Speaker Hall of Fame. Her worldwide audiences appreciate her fun-filled spirit and valuable information.

Christopher Thomas currently serves as the State Weather Station Technician with Clemson University's Cooperative Extension Service. He earned his Bachelor of Science degree in agricultural mechanization and business from Clemson in 2021. Christopher is housed at Sandhill Research and Education Center.