Stephan L. Tubene, Ph.D. | Department of Agriculture, Food and Resource Sciences

Professor of Agricultural Economics
Chair
Department of Agriculture, Food, and Resource Sciences
Email: sltubene@umes.edu
Phone: 410-651-6168

Education:

Ph.D. in Agricultural Economics, Kansas State University, July 1997
M.S. in Agricultural Economics, Alcorn State University, May 1993
B.S. in Chemistry and Agricultural Industries (Ingénieur Agronome), Institut Facultaire des Sciences Agronomiques de Yangambi (IFA/Yangambi), Democratic Republic of Congo, July 1987.

Research:

Community and Economic Development

Farmers’ Knowledge and Resource Sharing Networks: Implication for Community Economic Development.

Investigating Soybean Value Chains in Mozambique.

Climate Change

Potential Media Influence on Farmers’ Perceptions of Climate Change: Evidence from the Delmarva Peninsula.
Extreme Weather and Climate Change: Understanding Impacts and Adaptation Strategies for Small Farmers in the Delmarva Peninsula.
Climate Change: Impacts for Socially Disadvantaged Farmers, Landowners and Communities of Color.

Food Security

Marketing Agricultural Products in Maryland: Lessons Learned.
Adopting Specialty Crops: Constraints and Opportunities.
Investigating Quinoa Value Chain in Guyana.
Assessing the Economic Viability of a Backyard Beekeeping Practice Using Capital Budgeting.
Building Capacity for Crop Threat Surveillance and Forecasting in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Kenya: A Transboundary Cooperation Approach.
Building Capacity across 1890 Land-Grant Universities to Address Global Food Security and Enhance Student Learning and Community Engagement.

Resource Economics

Land Use in Low and Middle Income Countries

Publication and Scholarly Activities:

Tubene’s research has made a meaningful impact and contributed to the advancement of the Department’s goals, the mission of the University, and the betterment of the mankind. As indicated in the Google Scholar link, several scientists and researchers have cited Tubene’s publications to enhance their own research and/or bring solutions to the issues being analyzed.

Publications

Refereed Publication

Tubene, S., K. Kulhanek, K. Rennich, and D. vanEngelsdorp, 2022. Best Management Practices Increase Profitability of Small-Scale US Beekeeping Operations. Journal of Economic Entomology. 2022, 1-9. https://doi.org/10.1093/jee/toac174 Research

Khanal, A. R., Tegegne, F., Goetz, S J., Li, L., Han, Y., Tubene, S., & Wetherill, A. (2020). Small and minority farmers’ knowledge and resource sharing networks, and farm sales: Findings from communities in Tennessee, Maryland, and Delaware. Journal of Agriculture, Food Systems, and Community Development. Advance online publication. https://doi.org/10.5304/jafscd.2020.093.012 Copyright © 2020 by the Authors.

Khanal, A., F. Tegegne, L. Li, S. Goetz, Y. Han, S. Tubene, and A. Wetherill. 2019. Examining Small Farmers’ Networks and the Effect on Financial Performance. Selected paper presented at the Southern Agricultural Economics Association (SAEA), 51st Annual Meeting. Atlanta, GA. January 2019.

Kabasele, Eddie, S. L. Tubene, B. Kabatakaka, et J. N. Lumu. “L’analyse économique de la pauvreté rurale, et des activités para agricoles à Demba. Le Semeur du Kasaï. Revue Pluridisciplinaire Numéro 2, Deuxième Semestre 2013, 2(2013):37-49.

Tubene, S., and L. Marsh., 2011. Strengthening the International Capacity of University of Maryland Eastern Shore Students and Faculty: A Belize Field Experience. Peer Reviewed Abstract. NACTA, April 2011.

Tubene, Stephan. “Strategies for Developing Sound Value-Added Enterprises for Small Farmers.” The National Association of County Agricultural Agents. 1(2008): 1-12.

Kabasele, Eddie; S.L. Tubene, B. Kabatakaka, J.S. Kanku, and L. Tshibombi. “Analyse socio-économique des facteurs de l’adoption des semences améliorées de maïs dans la ceinture verte de Kananga”. Le semeur du Kasaï. Revue Pluridisciplinaire Numéro 2, Deuxième Semestre 2007, 2(2007):81-99. (Translation: Socio-Economic Analysis of Factors Affecting the Adoption of Improved Corn Seeds in Kananga Green-Belt).

Book/Book Chapters

Tubene, S. Relance du secteur agricole en RD Congo. Chapitre 4. La crise congolaise est-elle surmontable ? ; pp. 181-211. Editions Monde Nouveau, Afrique Nouvelle. 2019.
ISBN : 978-2-9701040-4-9. Switzerland.

Tshiyembe, M. and S. Tubene. Migration, Mondialisation, Developpement : l’Exemple de la RDC. Janvier 2011. ISBN : 978-2-296-14014-1. L’Harmattan, Paris, France.

Tshiyembe, Mwayila; S. Tubene, and A. Kasongo. La Renaissance de la République Démocratique du Congo: Enjeux et perspectives. Janvier 2008. 204 pages.
ISBN: 978-2-296-04573-6. (Translation: Reconstruction of the Democratic Republic of Congo: Problematic and Perspectives. January 2008).

Refereed Conference Proceedings

Tubene, S. “Training Maryland Underserved Farmers Using Innovative Approaches” Abstract submitted for presentation at the Association of Research Directors. Atlanta, GA. March 28-April 1, 2009.

Tubene, S., O.B. White, and B. Rogers, 2009. Innovative Approaches for Meeting the Needs of Underserved Farmers in Maryland. Abstract accepted for presentation at the 2009 National Extension Risk Management Educational Conference. Reno, Nevada, April 2009.

Tubene, S., and D. Newton, 2007. Direct Marketing Strategies for Small Farms Symposium organized and presented at the American Agricultural Economics Association annual meetings in Portland, Oregon. July 2007.

Tubene, S. 2007. International Experience Relevance to Land-Grant Universities’ Extension Programs. Peer-reviewed abstract presented at the National Agricultural County Agent Association (NACAA), International Extension Work Symposium. Grand Rapids, Michigan, July 15-19, 2007.

Non-Refereed Publication

Monographs, Reports, and Extension Publications (Non-Refereed).

Tubene, S., et al., 2020. Gouvernance du secteur agricole en République Démocratique du Congo: Actions prioritaires. Aide-Mémoire pour le Ministère de l’Agriculture, April 2020.

Findeis, J.L., Mubichi-Kut, F, Quinhentos, M, Tubene, S. 2019. Soybean in Northern and Central Mozambique: SUNS Wave II, Soybean Data Summary Report – Final. Results from the Feed the Future Soybean Innovation Lab. Division of Applied Social Sciences, University of Missouri-Columbia and IIAM-Mozambique.

Tubene, S., 2019. International Service Learning in Costa Rica. International Reach. Ingenuity, Winter 2019/Spring 2020.

Tubene, S., 2019. Soybean: The Next New Cash Crop for Mozambique. International Reach. Ingenuity, Winter 2018/Spring 2019.

Tubene, S., Magalhaes Miguel, Eduardo Joaquim, Maria da Luz Quinhentos and Jill L. Findeis, 2018. Mapping Soybean Value Chain in Mozambique. Soybean Innovation Lab Economic Impacts Team, MRA 8 Soybean Innovation Lab A collaboration for Sub-Saharan Africa. November 2018.

Goetz, S., Y. Han, E. Hildabridle, L. Li, F. Tegegne, S. Tubene, and A. Wetherill., 2017. Network Analysis of Farmer Groups: A Training Manual for Extension Educators. NERCRD RDP-57. All rights reserved.

Tubene, S., 2016. Engaging Students in International Service Learning. UMES Researchers Go Global. Ingenuity, Fall 2016.

Tubene, S., W. Elangwe, and D. Sweeney. “Complying with Directing Marketing Legal Rules and Regulations.” Fact Sheet, Agriculture Law Education Initiative (ALEI). April 2015.

Tubene, S., W. Elangwe, and D. Sweeney. “Marketing Agricultural Products in Maryland.” Fact Sheet, ALEI. April 2015.

Goeringer, Paul; Wanding Zhang, Lori Lynch, Stephan Tubene, and William Pons. “Understanding the Diverse Legal Needs of the Maryland Agricultural Community.” Agricultural Law Education. MPoweringTheState, UMES-UMCP-UMB. August 2014.

Tubene, S. 2014. Repertoire de l’expertise congolaise de l’étranger en rapport avec l’appui aux centres locaux de formation dans le cadre de la mise en oeuvre du projet PRC-GAP. SENAREC, Kinshasa. Février 2014.

Tubene, S.; S. Elavarthi, and A. Wetherill, 2012. Documenting and Designing Integrated Pest Management Program for Underserved Communities: The Case of Maryland Eastern Shore and Delaware Small Farmers. Sixth Small Farm Conference Proceedings. NIFA, Washington, DC.

N’Gambwa, K., S. Tubene, A. Dimandja, M. Miatudila, Leadership, Peace, Stability, ad Prospects in the DRC. Special Report. U.S. Institute of Peace. www.usip.org. Washington, DC., October 2011.

Tubene, S. and R.D. Myers. 2008. Ethnic and Specialty Vegetables Handbook, Second Edition. Maryland Cooperative Extension. Peer-reviewed handbook for publication as a University Fact-Sheet. (Currently under review).

Tubene, S. 2007. Improving Economic Prosperity of Under-Served Farmers. Maryland Cooperative Extension’s 1890 Program Impact. University of Maryland Eastern Shore.

Tubene, S. 2007. Ethnic and Specialty Crops as an Alternative Enterprise in Maryland. Maryland Cooperative Extension’s 1890 Program Impact. University of Maryland Eastern Shore.

Non-Refereed Conference Proceedings

Kairo, M. and S. Tubene, 2021. Engaging 1890 Universities in Global Food Security. Pathways to Global Food Security. A special session abstract submitted to ARD. 1890 Universities Center of Excellence for Global Food Security and Defense (CEGFSD). April 2-4, 2022 Symposium. Atlanta, GA.

Chitubila, S. and S. Tubene, 2021. Investigating the Influence of Mediated Climate Change Communication on Farmers’ Climate Change Adaptation Strategies in the Delaware, Maryland, and Virginia Peninsula. Abstract submitted to ARD. April 2-4, 2022 Symposium. Atlanta, GA.

Aduteye, E. and S. Tubene, 2021. Assessing Farmers’ Perceptions of Climate Change and the Potentials for Climate Change Adaptation in Delaware, Maryland, and Virginia Peninsula. Abstract submitted to ARD. April 2-4, 2022 Symposium. Atlanta, GA.

Tubene, S., K. Kulhanek, K. Rennich, and D. vanEngelsdorp, 2021. Assessing the Economic Viability of a Backyard Beekeeping Practice Using Capital Budgeting. Abstract submitted to ARD. April 2-4, 2022 Symposium. Atlanta, GA.

Rogers, B. and S. Tubene, 2019. Assessing the Impact of the Outreach and Assistance Program for Socially Disadvantaged Farmers in Maryland. Abstract presented at the ARD Conference in Jacksonville, FL. March 30-April 2, 2019.

Siaway, T., E. Holland, E. Bonsi, M. Alvarez, T. Cephas, M. Oh, and S. Tubene, 2019. Food Safety Regulatory Compliance and Inspection, and Foreign Trade: An Experiential Study Tour in Mexico. Poster presented at the ARD Conference in Jacksonville, FL. March 30-April 2, 2019.

Tubene, S., 2019. Field Validation of the Economic Sustainability of the Small-Scale Beekeeping Practices. Abstract presented at the ARD Conference in Jacksonville, FL. March 30-April 2, 2019.

Tubene, S., 2019. Mapping Soybean Value Chain in Mozambique. Abstract presented at the ARD Conference in Jacksonville, FL. March 30-April 2, 2019.

Tubene, S. 2019. Field Validation and Colony Health Impacts of Regionally and Operationally Specific BMPs. Data discussion conducted at the American Beekeeping Federation. Myrtle Beach, SC, January 8, 2019.

James, D. and S. Tubene, 2017. Training the Next Generation of Global Citizens: An International Service Learning Experience in Costa Rica. Abstract presented at the ARD Conference in Atlanta, GA. April 1-4, 2017.

Tubene, S. 2017. Reducing Poverty in Sub-Saharan Africa through Sustainable Value-Chains: The Case of Soybean Value Chain in Ghana and Mozambique. Abstract presented at the ARD Conference in Atlanta, GA. April 1-4, 2017.

Kenney, A., K. Cox, d. James, M. Nelson, and S. Tubene, 2017. Costa Rica 2016 International Service Learning. Poster presented at the UMES 8th Annual Regional Research Symposium, April 17, 2017.

Tubene, S., 2013. Demand Analysis of Agricultural Education and Training in Sub-Saharan Africa: The Case of Ghana. Abstract submitted for presentation at the ARD Meetings, Jacksonville, Florida. April 2013

Brown, K. and S. Tubene, 2013. Improving Agricultural Extension Service in Belize: An International Service Learning Experience. Abstract submitted for presentation at the ARD Meetings, Jacksonville, Florida. April 2013

Brown, K., and S. Tubene, 2011. Determinants of the Adoption of Integrated Pest Management Program among Delmar Minority Farmers. Abstract submitted and presented at the Association of Research Directors. April 2011. Atlanta, Georgia.

Tubene, S., 2011. Impact of U.S. Organic Certification Program on U.S. Trade Partners. Abstract submitted and presented at the Association of Research Directors. April 2011. Atlanta, Georgia.

Tubene, S., 2011. Strengthening the International Capacity of University of Maryland Eastern Shore Students Using International Service Learning. Abstract submitted and presented at the Association of Research Directors. April 2011. Atlanta, Georgia.

Tubene, S., and C. Pashi, 2010. “Good Governance as the Engine for Economic Growth in the Democratic Republic of Congo.” Responsive and Accountable Leadership for a Peaceful and Prosperous 21st Century Congo: Leveraging the Congolese Diaspora’s Contribution. U.S. Institute for Peace. Fall 2010.

Other Scholarly Activities, Creative Works, Consultancy

Films, CDs, Photographs, etc.

These creative activities were accomplished in the last ten years (2010 – present).

Monthly SANS Digest. Video clips and photographs.
https://wwwcp.umes.edu/sans/sans-monthly-digest/umes-faculty-conduct-global-food-security-training-in-the-democratic-republic-of-congo/

The 1890 Universities Center of Excellence for Global Food Security and Defense
https://wwwcp.umes.edu/sans/category/cegfsd/
https://www.umes.edu/SANS/Content/SANS-Monthly-Digest—08-2019/International-Service-Learning-in-Costa-Rica/
https://news.psu.edu/story/615847/2020/04/20/research/small-and-minority-farmers-networks-influence-bottom-line

Blogs from the field: Mozambique. Summer 2018.
http://soybeaninnovationlab.illinois.edu/mapping-soybean-value-chain-mozambique
http://soybeaninnovationlab.illinois.edu/soybean-next-new-cash-crop-mozambique
http://soybeaninnovationlab.illinois.edu/gurue-well-established-soybean-market-mozambique

Selected Contracts and Grants

Tubene, S., C. Nindo, S. Acquah, et al., 2022. Building Capacity across 1890 Land-Grant Universities to Address Global Food Security and Enhance Student Learning and Community Engagement. NIFA, USDA CBG. $600,000.

Kairo, Moses, S. Tubene, et al., 2022. The 1890 Universities Center of Excellence for Global Food Security and Defense. NIFA, USDA. September 2022. $1.3M.

Foster Daniel, K. Smith, S. Tubene, S. Acquah, et al., 2022. Globally Aware and Culturally Fluent Future Educators in Food Security Education: Changing the Word Together. NIFA, USDA. $750,000.

Kairo, Moses, S. Tubene, et al., 2022. The 1890 Universities Center of Excellence for Global Food Security and Defense. NIFA, USDA. January 2022. $1.3M.

Hughes, D., S. Tubene, et al., 2021. Feed the Future Innovation Lab for Current Emerging Threats to Crops (CETC IL). Cooperative Agreement No. 7200AA21LE00005. Subrecipients and Partners: Dream Team Agro Consultancy Limited, Environmental Institute for Agricultural Research, Burkina Faso (INERA), iDE Global, International Centre of Insect Physiology and Ecology (ICIPE), International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center (CIMMYT), International Potato Center (CIP), Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), Michigan State University (MSU), University of Maryland, Eastern Shore (UMES), and Zamorano University. USAID, $39M.

Nindo, C., H. Paul, Z. Senwo, C. Walker, P. Moore, and S. Tubene, 2021. Project Title: Strengthening Learning, Discovery, and Engagement in Global Food Security and Defense in East/Southern Africa through a Regional Cluster of 1890 Universities. CEGFSD. $200,000.

Nindo, C., and S. Tubene, 2021. Leveraging the Network of 1890 Universities to Address Global Food Security Challenges and Explore Experiential Learning Opportunities for Students in Kenya and DRC. CEGFSD. $10,000.

Kairo, Moses, S. Tubene, et al., 2021. The 1890 Universities Center of Excellence for Global Food Security and Defense. NIFA, USDA. March 2021. $1.3M.

Alvarez, M., S. Tubene, et al., 2021. Increase the Supply of Trained Degree Recipients in the STEM Disciplines with Readiness for the Workforce. The 1890 Universities Foundation.
$100,000.

Zabawa, R., S. Tubene, S. Acquah, et al., 2020. An Integrated Approach to Strengthening Global Food Security and Nutrition for Health and Well-Being: A School Lunch Program Model. CEIED, August 2020. $96,000.

Alvarez, M., S. Tubene, S. Acquah, et al., 2020. Increase the Supply of Globally Trained Degree Recipients in the FANRHS Disciplines: Enhancing Global Competency. CEIED, August 2020. $71,998.

Kairo, Moses, S. Tubene, et al., 2020. The 1890 Center of Excellence for International Engagement and Development. NIFA. April 2020. $1.6M.

Shortridge, Julie and S. Tubene, 2020. Extreme weather, sea level rise, and climate change: understanding impacts and adaptation strategies for small farmers in the DelMarVa. Delmarva Cooperative Seed Grant program. March 2020. $29,884.

Sathya Elavarthi, S. Tubene, and C. Bonsi, 2019. Capacity Building through Student Experiential Learning and Faculty Preparation in Tropical Agriculture. USDA/NIFA. April 2019. $300,000.

Bonsi C., S. Tubene, et al., 2018. Strengthening Food Systems and Ecosystem Education and Training through Global Competence and Experiential Learning. February 2019. $300,000.

Zebelo, S., S. Tubene, et al., 2017. Development and Implementation of Integrated Insect Pest Management and Food Safety Practices for Cucurbit Production in the U.S. Delmarva Peninsula. USDA/NIFA. May 2017. $600,000.

Tubene, S., et al., 2017. Training Globally Competent Workforce at 1890 Institutions for Agricultural Foreign Services Using a Multi-Institutional Approach: The Case of FAS. May 2016. $52,000.

Tubene, S., et al., 2017. Training Globally Competent Workforce at 1890 Institutions for Agricultural Foreign Services Using a Multi-Institutional Approach: The Case of APHIS. May 2016. $59,000.

Tubene, S. and J. Findeis, 2016. Feed the Future Innovation Laboratory for Soybean Value Chain Research: Socio-Economic Research Program. May 2016. $49,228.

Tubene, S., H. Paul, et al., 2016. Recruiting and Training the Next Generation of the International Agriculture Workforce: A Curriculum Development and Experiential Service Learning Approach. ARD Center of Excellence for International Engagement and Development. January 2016. $76,836

University of Maryland-led Consortium (Dennis vanEngelsdorp, et al., 2015). Validating refining and encouraging the implementation of honey bee Best Management Practices to improve colony health. NIFA, January 2016. $2.4M.

Professional Experience

2022 – present

University of Maryland Eastern Shore, Professor and Associate Director, The 1890 Universities Center of Excellence for Global Food Security and Defense (CEGFSD).
Acting Deputy Chair, Department of Agriculture, Food and Resource Sciences.

2007 – 2022

University of Maryland Eastern Shore, Associate Professor of Agricultural Economics and Director, Center for Agribusiness and Economic Development

1998 – 2007

University of Maryland/Eastern Shore and College Park, Agricultural Economist and Coordinator of the Small Farm Institute, Maryland Cooperative Extension

1995 – 1997

Kansas State University, Department of Agricultural Economics, Graduate Research Assistant, International Agricultural Development

1993 – 1995

Kansas State University, Department of Agricultural Economics, Graduate Research Assistant, Business and Community Development

1990-1992

Alcorn State University, Department of Agriculture, Graduate Research Assistant, Agricultural Marketing and Small Farms

1987-1990

Institut Supérieur des Sciences Agronomiques, Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo; Lecturer and Vice President for Academic Affairs.

Professional Affiliation

Committee on Opportunities and Status of Black Agricultural Economists (COSBAE), member 2005-present; and COSBAE Secretary, 2005-2006.
Agricultural and Applied Economics Association (AAEA): member, 1990-present

International Association of Agricultural Economists (IAAE): member, 1997-present.

COSBAE Membership Representative at the AAEA, 2017-present

North American Colleges and Teachers of Agriculture (NACTA): Member, 2010-2012.

AAEA Extension Section: member, and international committee member, 1999-2006.

All North America Conference on Congo (ANACCO): member, 1994-present; Chair, Board of Directors (2000-2002).

Federation of Congolese Abroad, Paris, France: Member and President, 2002-present.

Courses List

Taught undergraduate courses including Principles of Economics I (ECON 201), Principles of Economics II (ECON 202), Intermediate Microeconomics (ECON 300), Introduction to Agricultural Economics (AGEC 213), Introduction to Agribusiness (AGBU 223), Agricultural Price Analysis (AGEC 333), Internship (AGBU 400), International Agricultural Markets, Trade and Development (AGEC 433), International Agricultural Development (AGEC 413), Marketing of Agricultural Product (AGEC 423), Agricultural Policy (AGEC 463), Agricultural Finance (AGEC 453). These courses are 3-credit hour courses with an average of 35 students per semester expect AGEC 333, AGEC 423, AGEC 453, AGEC 463, AGBU 223, AGBU 400, and AGEC 433, which average 5 students per semester.

In addition, taught graduate courses including Advanced Production Economics (AGEC 713); Advanced Price Analysis (AGEC 633); Research Methodology (AGSC 691); Advanced Agricultural Marketing (AGEC 623), Econometrics (AGEC 613), and Master Thesis (AGEC 799).