Vanessa P. Shonkwiler
Public Service Associate
Areas of expertise
About
Economist specializing in small family farms marketing, consumer preferences and local food systems.
Responsible for:
– Securing, developing and negotiating grants and contracts.
– Coordinating and conducting research efforts, including designing applicable research methods, performing research, preparing research reports, and disseminating results to various stakeholders (institutions, academic, extension, general public…).
– Providing technical assistance, development and delivery of training programs for agribusiness enterprises.
Teaching appointment (0.25/ 0.75 Total EFT): AAEC 3100, Food and Fiber marketing (Fall and Spring).
Education
Master of Science, Economics, General
Univ of Nantes, France (1999)
Bachelor of Science, Economics, General
Univ of Nantes, France (1997)
Awards and Honors
- First Place Poster in Extension Outreach Category (2024)
- 2019 Presidential Award for Excellence in Research and Communication (2019)
- Student Recognition as favorite class – Thank a professor week 2015 (2016)
Courses
- AAEC 4990: Special Topics in Agricultural and Applied Economics (Fall 2025)
- AAEC 7310: Masters of Agribusiness Research Project (Fall 2025)
- AAEC 3040: Agribusiness Marketing (Fall 2025)
- AAEC 7000: Master's Research (Fall 2025)
- AAEC 7000: Master's Research (Spring 2026)
- AAEC 3100: Food and Fiber Marketing (Spring 2026)
- AAEC 7310: Masters of Agribusiness Research Project (Fall 2026)
- AAEC 7000: Master's Research (Fall 2026)
- AAEC 3040: Agribusiness Marketing (Fall 2026)
Scholarly Works
- Know your Market: Market Research and Competitor Guide, (2026).
- Pricing Strategy: Step-by-Step Guide for Completing your Pricing Spreadsheet, (2026).
- Pricing Spreadsheet for Farmers, (2026).
- Social Media Field Guide for Farmers, (2026).
- A Case Study on the Economic Impact of the University of Georgia’s Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratories, Journal of Veterinary Diagnostic Investigation, (2025).
Contact
Mailing Address
145 Cedar Street
Lumpkin House, 303B
Athens, GA 30602
Shipping Address
145 Cedar Street
Lumpkin House, 303B
Athens, GA 30602
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