Robert Masson

Robert Masson currently serves as the Yuma County Assistant Agricultural Extension Agent at the University of Arizona since September 2019. Prior experience includes roles as a Research Agronomist at Research Designed for Agriculture and as a Research Scientist at Weaver Popcorn, focusing on agricultural advancements and quality improvements. Earlier tenure involved working at the USDA Agricultural Research Service as a Soybean Breeding Technician, facilitating genetic diversity in soybean breeding programs. Robert's career began in the US Navy, where responsibilities included aircraft maintenance and firefighting. Robert holds a Master's degree in Agronomy and Crop Science with a specialization in Plant Breeding and a Bachelor's degree in Botany, both from North Carolina State University.