Education

Undergraduate Education

B.S. in Animal Science, Texas A&M University, 2000

Graduate Education

M.Ed. in Agricultural Education, Texas A&M University, 2003

Ph.D. in Animal Science, Texas A&M University, 2016

Professional Biography

Dr. A. Brant Poe serves as an Associate Professor in the Department of Agricultural Education and Communication at Tarleton State University, where he has been a faculty member since 2017. A three-time graduate of Texas A&M University, Dr. Poe earned his Ph.D. in 2016, M.Ed. in 2003, and B.S. in 2000. His career in agricultural education spans over two decades and includes leadership and instructional roles at Texas A&M University, Blinn College, and the Texas Agricultural Extension Service. At Tarleton State, Dr. Poe develops and delivers coursework that bridges agricultural industries and agencies with experiential learning and leadership development. His professional impact extends beyond the classroom through partnerships with organizations such as the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo, the State Fair of Texas, and the Erath County Chamber of Commerce. Recognized for his commitment to student success, Dr. Poe’s teaching consistently earns high evaluations, and his service reflects a dedication to advancing agricultural literacy, youth development, and industry collaboration. Dr. Poe helps facilitate the AGSD/ACOM Capstone internships, sits on, co-chairs or chairs, countless masters and doctoral committees.

Scholarly Works

Articles

Moltz, B., Yu, M. M., Osei, E., Smith, W., Poe, A.. (2019). The Economic Analysis of Corn Grain Optimization and Price Variation for Cattle on Feed in Texas. Agriculture, 9(7), 1-12. https://doi.org/10.3390/agriculture9070159

Conference Proceedings

Poe, A. (Haynes, C. J., Tarpley, R., Andrew, C. (2021). An assessment of emotional intelligence in Texas A&M AgriLife extension agents.”. Fayetteville, AR: National Conference of the AAAE 2021 Proceedings.

Howard, K., Kinman, L., Cassens, D., Runyan, C., Poe, A. (2021). Physical effects of citrus fiber as a natural alternative to sodium tripolyphosphate in marinated beef. (2nd ed., vol. 6, pp. 96). Ames: Meat and Muscle Biology; Iowa State University Digital Press. https://www.iastatedigitalpress.com/mmb/article/id/13203/

Poe, A.B., Graham, S., Andrew, C., Atchley, W. T., Tarpley, R. (2020). “Factors related to a successful agricultural internship.” (Supplement 1 ed., vol. Volume 64 Supplement 1, pp. 195). Huntington, WV: NACTA National Conference, North American Colleges and Teachers of Agriculture. https://assets.swoogo.com/uploads/512868-5ee7b817eafe6.pdf

Neely, M. N., Tarpley, R., Graham, S., Poe, A. (2020). Incoming agricultural education student needs study (Supplement 1 ed., vol. 64, pp. 179). Huntington, WV: NACTA Journal Proceedings. https://assets.swoogo.com/uploads/512868-5ee7b817eafe6.pdf

Haynes, C. J., Frazier, D. C., Andrew, C., Atchley, W. T., Atchley, W. T., Poe, A. (2020). The Experiential Learning Process: A Value-Added Pedagogical Practice for Faculty of Higher Education in Rwanda (pp. 498-501). Oklahoma City, Ok: American Association for Agricultural Education Annual Conference. 

Rash, S., Manlove, J., Andrew, C., Poe, A. (2020). Impact of oil and gas easements on Erath County property values (pp. 19 & 23). Louisville, Ky: Southern Association of Agricultural Scientists Conference, Southern Agriculture Economics Association. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5b5338cccc8fedb3c0c45e97/t/5e0ec60b86f7c46262680969/1578026533501/2020-SAAS+Program+Book.pdf

Thomas, P., Poe, A. (Haynes, C. J., Atchley, W. T., Andrew, C. (2020). “An innovative assessment of emotional intelligence in Texas A&M AgriLife extension agents.” (pp. 6). Louisville, Ky: Southern Region Conference of the AAAE 2020 Proceedings. http://aaaeonline.org/resources/Documents/Southern%20Region/2020SouthernConference/2020SouthernRegion_PaperProceedings.pdf

Poe, A. (2020). “Dishing up agriculture: a unique approach to strengthening agricultural literacy” (pp. 6). Louisville, Ky: Southern Region Conference of the AAAE 2020 Proceedings. http://aaaeonline.org/resources/Documents/Southern%20Region/2020SouthernConference/2020SouthernRegion_PaperProceedings.pdf

Arthur, M., Haynes, C. J., Poe, A. (Manlove, J., Ford, J. T. (2020). “Experiential learning through an agricultural policy curriculum design”. Louisville, Ky: Southern Region Conference of the AAAE 2020 Proceedings. http://aaaeonline.org/resources/Documents/Southern%20Region/2020SouthernConference/2020SouthernRegion_PaperProceedings.pdf