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The Midwest Area (MWA) includes 13 research locations in nine mid-western states. The MWA strives to deliver cutting-edge, scientific tools and innovative solutions for American farmers, producers, industry, and communities to support the nourishment and well-being of all people. Our research solutions aim to sustain our nation’s agroecosystems and natural resources, ensure the economic competitiveness and excellence of agriculture, and to find solutions to agricultural problems that affect Americans every day, from field to table. The MWA also provides global leadership in agricultural discovers through scientific excellence. Our scientists frequently collaborate with research partners from universities, companies, other organizations, and other countries. 

Rosalind James
Area Director
Email: Rosalind.James@usda.gov
Phone: (309) 681–6602
Jay V. Johnson
Associate Area Director
Email: Jay.Johnson@usda.gov
Phone: 
(309) 681–6601
Jeff Vallet
Associate Area Director
Email: Jeff.Vallet@usda.gov
Phone: 
(309) 681–6601
Sherri Buxton
Management Analyst
Email: Sherri.Buxton@usda.gov
Phone: (309) 681–6602
Kenneth Doll
Technology Transfer Coordinator
Email: Kenneth.Doll@usda.gov
Phone: (309) 273–4298
Babette Davis
Technology Transfer Assistant
Email: Babette.Davis@usda.gov
Phone: (309) 370-7930
Brittney Jones
Program Analyst
Email: Brittney.Jones@usda.gov
Phone:
(309) 273-3901 
Chad Henry
Program Analyst
Email: Chad.Henry@usda.gov
Phone: (309) 410-4386 
Melinda Nunnally
Outreach Specialist
Email: Melinda.Nunnally@usda.gov
Phone: (309) 554-3539