Q&A with APEC faculty member Charles Sims

1. Where did you grow up? Knoxville, TN
2. What Universities did you get your degree(s) from and why did you choose to go there?
Bachelors/Masters - University of TN, Knoxville – close to home, instate tuition
PhD – University of Wyoming, internationally recognized program in Environmental/Natural Resource Economics
3. What got you interested in Ag?
Both sides of family come from dairy farms
4. What do you want to achieve while here at Utah State University? Tenure and a publication in Science
5. What are some of your hobbies?
Snowboarding, kayaking, hiking, mountain biking, gardening
6. What is your favorite food?
Fried catfish or Bar-B-Q
7. Who has had the biggest influence in your life?
My mom
8. Where is your favorite vacation spot?
Savannah, Georgia
9. What is your favorite season?
Fall
10. Do you have a favorite quote, if so what is it?
No favorite quote