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The Midwest Area (MWA) includes 13 research locations in nine mid-western states. The MWA strives to deliver cutting-edge, scientific tools and innovative solutions for American farmers, producers, industry, and communities to support the nourishment and well-being of all people. Our research solutions aim to sustain our nation’s agroecosystems and natural resources, ensure the economic competitiveness and excellence of agriculture, and to find solutions to agricultural problems that affect Americans every day, from field to table. The MWA also provides global leadership in agricultural discovers through scientific excellence. Our scientists frequently collaborate with research partners from universities, companies, other organizations, and other countries. **Rosalind James***Area Director*
**Email:** Rosalind.James@usda.gov
**Phone:** (309) 681–6602**Jay V. Johnson***Associate Area Director*
**Email:**Jay.Johnson@usda.gov****Phone:****(309) 681–6601**Jeff Vallet***Associate Area Director*
**Email:**Jeff.Vallet@usda.gov******Phone:******(309) 681–6601**Sherri Buxton***Management Analyst*
**Email:** Sherri.Buxton@usda.gov
**Phone:** (309) 681–6602**Kenneth Doll***Technology Transfer Coordinator*
**Email:** Kenneth.Doll@usda.gov
**Phone:** (309) 273–4298**Babette Davis***Technology Transfer Assistant*
**Email:** Babette.Davis@usda.gov
**Phone:** (309) 370-7930**Brittney Jones***Program Analyst*
**Email:**Brittney.Jones@usda.gov**Phone:**(309) 273-3901**Chad Henry***Program Analyst*
**Email:**Chad.Henry@usda.gov**Phone:** (309) 410-4386**Melinda Nunnally**
*Outreach Specialist*
**Email:**Melinda.Nunnally@usda.gov**Phone:** (309) 554-3539


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