Seven years after receiving her undergraduate degree, Ashley Honsberger decided it was time to return to school. Her career focus on farm business management was missing the international development link she longed for. To reset her career path, she pursued a Master’s of Science in Capacity Development and Extension (CDE) at the School of Environmental Design and Rural Development.  Read her research story "Learning the Art of Adaptability [1]"

Ashley (in chair) conducting an interview with a farmer with the help of her translator.

Ashley defended her M.Sc. thesis on April 22nd entitled "Professional in Their Field:  Women Vegetable Farmers in Nepal" and will convocate in June.  Her Advisor is Glen Filson and her Committee Members are:  Helen Hambly Odame and Laxmi Pant.