Roberta Osborne, M.S., Pas
About Roberta Osborne, M.S., Pas
Roberta Osborne, M.S., Pas, serves as the Director of Farms and Sustainability at Chobani, where she focuses on dairy sustainability initiatives and collaborates with cooperatives to enhance milk quality. With a background in dairy education and extensive experience in agricultural roles, she has contributed to the field since the late 1980s.
Work at Chobani
Roberta Osborne serves as the Director of Farms and Sustainability at Chobani, a position she has held since 2020. In this role, she is responsible for planning, implementing, and reporting on dairy sustainability initiatives. She collaborates closely with cooperatives and milk marketing organizations to enhance milk quality and verify animal care practices. Prior to her current role, she worked as the Supplier Quality Assurance Manager at Chobani for eight years, starting in 2016.
Education and Expertise
Roberta Osborne holds both a Bachelor of Science and a Master of Science degree in Animal Science and Agricultural Education from Purdue University. Her educational background provides her with a solid foundation in animal science, which informs her work in dairy sustainability and quality assurance.
Background
Roberta Osborne has extensive experience in the agricultural sector, particularly in dairy education and extension services. She worked as a Dairy Extension Educator at Michigan State University from 1997 to 2012, where she spent 15 years supporting dairy farmers in Michigan. Earlier in her career, she served as an Agricultural Agent for Dairy at the University of Maryland from 1987 to 1993, gaining valuable experience in dairy management and education.
Achievements
Throughout her career, Roberta Osborne has contributed to various dairy sustainability initiatives and quality assurance programs. Her work at Chobani focuses on improving milk quality and ensuring animal care standards are met. Her previous roles in extension education have also equipped her with the skills to support dairy farmers effectively.