Warrie J. Means

Warrie Means is currently an associate professor in the College of Agriculture and Natural Resource's Department of Animal Science.  Dr. Means' research program focuses on both basic and applied areas of animal food product development, investigating technologies that can increase the value of muscle food products, and safety of animal food products. He is the Meats Specialist for the UW Cooperative Extension Service (UW CES). Many of his extension activities are focused on food safety. Warrie views his extension activities as applied teaching to people who can see immediate benefits from new knowledge.

Warrie was born on August 21, 1957, in Billings, Montana. While growing up in Billings he developed a strong interest in the outdoors and in animal agriculture. After graduating from high school, Warrie entered college at Colorado State University where he earned a B.S. in Animal Science (1979), an M.S. in Ruminant Nutrition (1982), and a Ph.D. in Meat Science (1985). Warrie's first job after earning his doctorate was as the Meat Extension Specialist in the Animal Sciences Department, University of Kentucky.

In 1992, Warrie started as an Associate Professor in Animal Science at the University of Wyoming. His current appointment at UW is split between teaching, research, and extension. Warrie enjoys interacting with students and has served as academic advisor to over 250 undergraduates, in addition to teaching over 1100 undergraduate students. He has served as faculty advisor to many student groups/clubs, including Food Science Club, Ag Ambassadors, and Rodeo Team Club.

In 1980 Warrie married Sherri. They have two children, Shelby and Jacob. Warrie enjoys hunting, fishing, working on his old pickups, and playing bluegrass music. He currently plays the five-string banjo with the Big Hollow Bluegrass Band from Laramie.