Russell Glen Giesy

Born; March 4, 1947.

Task:

University of Florida Multi-county dairy agent. 1987-present. Co-leader of Dairy Business Analysis Program.

Education:

M.S. University of Florida Dairy Science. 1987. Thesis title: Planning and control in dairy management. Major: Dairy Science management Minors: Food and Resource Economics, Agricultural education.

B.S. Cornell University, 1970. Major: Animal Science. Minor: Agricultural Economics. Graduated in top 10% of class.
A.A.S. Alfred State University. 1967. Dairy science.

Preparation:

Raised on family farm of 110 acres with 35 registered dairy cows. Participated in 4H dairy projects; showing cattle at county, state and national shows. Placed 3rd individual in national 4H dairy judging contest.
Dairy farmer 1967-69 and 1972-1978.
Cornell University Extension Agent 1978-1984.

Family:

Married 1970 to Joan Ann Hammond Giesy.
Three children are; Jewel Jennifer Giesy McRoberts, Jay Glen Giesy and Jerri Laura Giesy Jackson.
Three grandchildren are; Noah McRoberts, Dillan Giesy and Malachi McRoberts.
Parents: Glen L. Giesy of Port Gibson, NY. and Helena Giesy, Leesburg, Florida.

Hobbies:

Russ enjoys reading books, breeding rabbits and dairy cattle. He has judged dairy shows in 10 states and classified dairy cows in 11 states.
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