AgrAbility of Wisconsin
Biological Systems Engineering
460 Henry Mall
Madison, WI 53706

Phone: (608) 262-9336

UW-Madison Extension Staff

Brian Luck

Director

608-890-1861

Brian Luck is an associate professor and extension specialist in the Biological Systems Engineering Department at UW-Madison. He is a native of Kentucky and received his B.S. and M.S. degrees in Biosystems and Agricultural Engineering with an emphasis in Machine Systems Automation Engineering from the University of Kentucky. Brian moved to Mississippi State University to pursue his Ph.D. in Agricultural and Biological Engineering focusing on animal environments within poultry production.

Richard Straub

Co-Director

608-890-0225

Dick Straub is an Emeritus Professor and Senior Associate Dean in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at UW-Madison. He has been the Director of the AgrAbility project for over 15 years and even though he has officially retired from the University has continued to share his time with AgrAbility.

Michelle Bachand

Outreach Program Coordinator

715-619-7467

Michelle Bachand joined the AgrAbility staff in May 2024. Michelle has a degree in Management from Park University and has an eclectic professional background that stems from following her military husband around the world for 20+ years. Her husband’s retirement has allowed Michelle to put down roots in Wisconsin.

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