His social science research agenda focuses on the components of educational programming and the interaction of personal characteristics, knowledge, and behaviors within the agricultural workforce. Within multiple Latin American countries, Dr. Brashears works with his multidisciplinary colleagues to facilitate effective training that improves the level of safety in a multitude of food products. He is a former secondary agricultural science teacher in Lincoln, Nebraska, and currently teaches undergraduate and graduate courses in Agricultural Leadership. He holds a B.S. in Agricultural Economics and a M.S. in Agricultural Education from Oklahoma State University. His Doctorate is in Agricultural Education from Texas Tech.