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Andrew Waaswa

Extension Agriculture Educator

Summary

Areas of Expertise

  • Small farms and local food systems

  • Agricultural leadership development

  • State coordinator for the Western Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (WSARE)

Education

B.S., Agricultural and Rural Innovation Makerere University, Uganda
M.S., Agricultural Extension Egerton University, Kenya
Ed.D., Agricultural and Extension Education NC State University

Honors and Awards

  • 2023: Graduate Student Teaching Award Issued by North American Colleges and Teachers of Agriculture (NACTA)
  • 2023: Kenan Institute for Engineering, Technology & Science Climate Leaders Program Scholar
  • 2022 – 2023: NC State – College of Agriculture and Life Sciences Graduate Peer Mentor

News & Journal Articles, Fact Sheets, Reports...

Blog Posts
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Home-Invading Weevils: Identification and Management
Weevils can be a nuisance when they invade your home and garden. While harmless to people and pets, they’re always frustrating. Learn how to identify, manage, and prevent weevil infestations with these practical tips.
 Waaswa, A. 2025, University of Nevada, Reno, Blogs
Book Chapter(s)
Exploring the future of agriculture under climate change: the potentials of climate-smart agriculture among smallholder farmers in Kenya Waaswa, A., Abasiama-Arit Aniche, A., Nkurumwa, A. O., Kibe, A. M., & Kipkemoi, J. N. 2024, In: Leal Filho, W., Nagy, G.J., Ayal, D. (eds) Handbook of Nature-Based Solutions to Mitigation and Adaptation to Climate Change. Springer, Cham.
Journals
Adapting agriculture to climate change: institutional determinants of adoption of climate-smart agriculture among smallholder farmers in Kenya Waaswa, A., Oywaya Nkurumwa, A., Mwangi Kibe, A., & Ng’eno Kipkemoi, J. 2024, Cogent Food & Agriculture, 10(1).