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
- 2019 Presidential Award for Excellence in Research and Communication (2019)
- Student Recognition as favorite class – Thank a professor week 2015 (2016)
Scholarly Works
- Pecan Preferences Associated with Mid-west Nut Buyers, HORTSCIENCE, (2020).
- A Look at Bans on the Public Consumption of Tree Nuts, HORTSCIENCE, (2019).
- Understanding Consumer Preferences and Buying Behaviors for Value Added Pecans, HORTSCIENCE, (2019).
- Vidalia Onion Awareness and Perceptions, HORTSCIENCE, (2019).
- Vidalia Onion Buyer Knowledge of Growing Location, HORTSCIENCE, (2019).
Contact
Mailing Address
145 Cedar Street
Lumpkin House, 303B
Athens, GA 30602
Shipping Address
145 Cedar Street
Lumpkin House, 303B
Athens, GA 30602
