Dr. Jackie Lee

On this week’s episode, hosts Lisa Van Hook and Carson Horn are joined by Dr. Jackie Lee of Clarksville, Arkansas. As the research station’s first female director, Lee focuses on producer education, research and specialty crop variety development. In addition to her role as a Director and Associate professor, Lee is a daughter, granddaughter, wife, mother, foster parent, inset enthusiast, lover of local Mexican fare, and a leader. Listen in to learn why extension research is critically important to the success of the ag industry, and how Lee balances being a wife and mother with her role overseeing operations at the fruit research station.