Bobby Moser

Dr. Bobby Moser has served as the vice president for Agricultural Administration and dean of the College of Food, Agricultural and Environmental Sciences at The Ohio State University for 20 years. Under his leadership, he has achieved many things, including: a more than 200-percent increase in grant awards, the issuance of more than 86 patents, the establishment of the Food Innovation Center, and the building of the Nationwide and Ohio Farm Bureau 4-H Center.

In 2005, Moser’s leadership in global agricultural development was recognized in his appointment by then President George W. Bush and Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh to the US-India Knowledge Initiative on Agricultural Education, Teaching, Research, Service and Commercial Linkages.

Originally from Oklahoma, Dr. Moser has devoted his entire life to the betterment of agriculture – from his service to his local community to his contributions to national issues. His outstanding character, uncompromising integrity, and his passion for Ohio agriculture are unwavering.

He has received numerous accolades, including recognitions from the Ohio Cattlemen’s Association, Ohio Farm Bureau Federation and the Ohio Produce Growers & Marketers Association.

He has served in a multitude of leadership positions from state to international levels including roles on the National Association of State Universities and Land Grant Universities, the W.K. Kellogg Foundation and the U.S. Pork Center of Excellence.

He and his wife Pat have two children, Mitch and Brannon and live in Dublin.