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ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
I would like to thank the staff and members of the Masters of Agribusiness Program
at Kansas State University for all their time, support and efforts in ensuring that the program
was successful. A very special thanks to Deborah Kohl and Mary Bowen for all they do and
all their encouragements. Thank you to Dr. Featherstone for his dedication and commitment
to the Master of Agribusiness Program (MAB). Thanks also to my classmates of class 2020,
for been part of this journey.
A very sincere
thanks to my Major Professor, Dr.
Vincent Amanor-Boadu, who
guided me all through this thesis.
Thank you for your time, patience, strategic approach to
problem solving and assistance in helping me to articulate clearly, and more. You are well
appreciated, and I am indeed very grateful for the counsel.
I also would like to thank Dr. Beth Yeager for her tireless assistance when I needed
it most, and for being part of my committee. Special thanks to Dr. Kara Ross for being part
of
my thesis committee, and for her kindness in willing to help.
Finally, I would like to give my sincerest gratitude to my wife, Weyimi, and my
daughter, Ivana. Their support and understanding were never in short supply. Their
willingness to encourage me never waned throughout the program.