Richard E. Stup, PhD, Co-Chair
Director of Agricultural Workforce Development, Cornell University
Appointing Authority: Dean of Cornell University College of Agriculture and Life Sciences
County of Residence: Tompkins
Board term ends 2029
Advisory Board
Dr. Richard Stup leads the Agricultural Workforce Development program at Cornell University. He teaches leadership and management, and conducts research into labor challenges facing the industry. His focus is on helping agricultural employers avoid labor risks, create engaged employee teams, and operate profitably. Cornell Ag Workforce Development focuses on helping employers with regulatory compliance, developing managers and supervisors, employee housing management, and developing the future farm workforce. Before joining Cornell, Rich practiced as an organization development consultant, served as a senior leader in Farm Credit, was an extension specialist with Penn State, and worked in the feed industry. He earned his doctorate from Penn State in the field of Workforce Education and Development, including research into human resource management on employee organizational commitment.
