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Teaching Mission: to instill an understanding of economic principles necessary for successful agribusinesses, wealthy societies, and happy people. I teach the following courses:
- AGEC 4243: Researching consumer food preferences
- AGEC 4223: Quantitative supply chain management in agribusiness
- AGEC 3023: Farm to Fork
Current research:
- Finishing a book called Meet the Food Radicals with sociologist Tamara Mix (will be out in spring of 2019)
- Currently studying ...
- ... the contribution of food pantries in closing the needs-gap among low-income households
- ... the carbon footprint of conventional versus grass-fed beef
- ... relationship between gluten sensitivity and political beliefs
- ... using Identity Theory to improve survey design
- ... predicting food security rates using internet surveys
- ... impact of beef discoloration on consumer willingness-to-pay for beef
- ... consumer preferences for pecans
Brief Biography: A South Carolina native, I dreamed of living in a state like Oklahoma where many others roped cattle and competed in rodeos. After receiving degrees from Clemson, Kansas State, and North Carolina State University, I got that chance. Since 2003 I have taught undergraduate classes in the Department of Agricultural Economics at Oklahoma State University. My research appointment also allows me to write books and conduct scientific studies. I am the current holder the of Barry Pollard, M.D. / P&K Equipment Professorship in Agribusiness.