Farm Policy Study Group Presentations
December 14, 2021
December 2021 meeting summary (PDF)
- Solar Energy: New threat or opportunity for farmland preservation
- Farmers vs. lakers: Agriculture, amenity, and community in predicting opposition to United States wind energy development (Douglas Bessette and Sarah Mills)
- Wind Energy and Rural Community Sustainability (Sarah Mills)
- Exploring landowners' post-construction changes in perceptions of wind energy in Michigan (Sarah Mills, Douglas Bessette, Hannah Smith)
- Sarah Mills, Postdoctoral Fellow, University of Michigan, Ford School
- Ag Econ Graduate Program Update *Spotlight on MS-MJ Program
- Dr. Nicole Olynk-Widmar, Associate Department Head, Graduate Program Chair, and Professor of Agricultural Economics, Purdue University
- An examination of the community level dynamics related to the introduction of wind energy in Indiana
- Dr. Russell Hillberry, Professor of Agricultural Economics, Purdue University
July 13, 2021
July 2021 meeting summary (PDF)
- Carbon payments and markets
- Dr. Nathanael Thompson, Assistant Professor, Department of Agricultural Economics, Purdue University
- Dr. Carson Reeling, Assistant Professor, Department of Agricultural Economics, Purdue University
- Societal Value Statements and measuring the willingness to preserve public well-being
- Societal values and mask usage for COVID-19 control in the US
- Social Pressure, Altruism, Free-Riding, and Non-Compliance in Mask Wearing by U.S.
- Household-Level Impacts of COVID-19 With and Without Children Present
- Dr. Nicole Widmar, Associate Head/Professor, Department of Agricultural Economics, Purdue University
- Science in political discourse and the Purdue Civics Literacy Credential
- Dr. Robert X. Browning, Professor, Purdue Brian Lamb School of Communication, Purdue University
December 8, 2020
July 7, 2020
- Consumer Perceptions of Plant-Based Meat Substitutes
- Dr. Jayson Lusk, Department Head and Distinguished Professor, Department of Agricultural Economics, Purdue University
- Plant and Animal-Based Proteins: A Comparative Nutritional Assessment
- Dr. Stacy Zuelly, Assistant Professor, Department of Animal Sciences, Purdue University
- Plant and Animal-Based Proteins: Economic Implications for the U.S. Agricultural Sector
- Dr. Nathanael Thompson, Assistant Professor, Department of Agricultural Economics, Purdue University
- Emerging Alternative Energy Sources: Net Zero Buildings and Increased Efficiencey
- Dr. William Hutzel, Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering Technology, Purdue University
- Alternative Energy: What are the Economic Implications?
- Paul Preckel, Professsor, Department of Agricultural Economics, and Faculty Director, State Utility Forecasting Group, Purdue University
December 10, 2019
- African Swine Fever
- Dr. Harm HogenEsch, Associate Dean for Research and Professor of Immunopathology, College of Veterinary Medicine, Purdue University
- State Response to Minimize Spread and Promote Business Continuity
- Dr. Bret Marsh, Indiana State Veterinarian, Indiana Board of Animal Health
- Market Impacts of the African Swine Fever Outbreak in China
- Dr. Holly Wang, Professor, Department of Agricultural Economics, Purdue University
- Communication Strategies for Addressing Negative Perceptions of Science and Anti-Science Beliefs
- Dr. Bart Collins, Clinical Professor and Director of Graduate Studies, Brian Lamb School of Communication, College of Liberal Arts, Purdue University
- How do we tell the story of Agriculture?
- Dr. Linda Pfeiffer, Assistant Professor, Department of Agricultural Sciences Education and Communication, College of Agriculture, Purdue University
July 19, 2019
December 4, 2018
- Broadband Benefit-Cost Analysis: A Case Study for the Tipmont REMC with Extrapolation ot the State of Indiana
- Alison Grant, PhD Student and Graduate Research Assistant, Department of Agricultural Economics
- Dr. Larry DeBoer, Professor of Agricultural Economics, Purdue University
- Broadband 101
- Dr. Roberto Gallardo, Community and Regional Economics Specialist, Purdue University Center for Regional Development
- Gene Editing A New Tool for Genetic Modification and Crop Improvement
- Dr. Peter Goldsbrough, Professor, Department of Botany and Plant Pathology, Purdue University
- Genetically Engineered Crops: Experiences and Prospects
- Dr. Bruce Hamaker, Distinguished Professor of Food Science, Roy L. Whistler Chair, Purdue University
- The Agricultural Alumni Seed Improvement Association, Inc.
- Jay Hulbert, CEO, Agricultural Alumni Seed Improvement Association, Inc., Romney, Indiana
July 10, 2018
December 5, 2017
- Purdue and Kaplan University
- Dr. Frank Dooley, Senior Vice Provost for Teaching and Learning and Professor of Agricultural Economics, Purdue University
- Opioids: A Public Health Perspective
- Dr. Jeremy Adler, MD, Pickerill, Adler, Reed and Williams Family Medicine and Health Office for the Tippecanoe County Health Department
- Opioids: A Pharmaceutical Perspective on Prescription Use
- Handout: Decisions on Recovery - Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder - Medications
- Handout: Opioid Overdose Prevention Toolkit - Community Members
- Dr. Carol A. Ott, PharmD, BCPP, Clinical Professor of Pharmacy Practice, College of Pharmacy, Purdue University
- Opioids: Pain, Use, and Patient Management
- Dr. Pamela Aaltonen, PhD, RN, Associate Head of the School of Nursing and Professor of Nursing, College of Health and Human Sciences, Purdue University
July 11, 2017
- International Currency Markets: How do they work and policy implications
- Dr. Jason Henderson, Associate Dean of the College of Agriculture, Director of Purdue Extension, and Professor of Agricultural Economics, Purdue University
- The critical pre-school years to develop social skills and preparation for academic and career success
- Dr. Sara Schmitt, Assistant Professor, Department of Human Development and Family Studies, Purdue University
- Innovative 4-H: after school enrichment programs to develop youth leadership and career success
- Dr. Renee McKee, 4-H Youth Development Program Leader and CES Assistant Director
- The role of the community to support youth development for successful entry into the workforce
- Dr. Lionel "Bo" Beaulieu, Director of the Purdue Center for Regional Development, Assistant Director of the Extension Community Development Program, and Professor of Agricultural Economics
December 6, 2016
- Emerging Agricultural Technology, Labor Markets, and Societal Impacts
- Dr. Marshall A. Martin, Assistant Dean, College of Agriculture; Senior Associate Director, Agricultural Research at Purdue; Professor of Agricultural Economics
- 20 Year Outlook for Rural Infrastructure in Indiana
- Ed Ebert, Senior Director of Grain Production and Utilization, Indiana Soybean Alliance and Indiana Corn Marketing Council
- Dr. Bob McCullouch, Indiana Local Technical Assistance Program (LTAP), Program Manager, Purdue University
- Jamie Palmer, Director, Indiana Advisory Commission on Intergovernmental Relations and Senior Policy Analyst, Indiana University Public Policy Institute
- Dr. Jerome Dumortier, Assistant Professor, School of Public and Environmental Affairs, Indiana University – Purdue University Indianapolis
- John Ketzenberger, President, Indiana Fiscal Policy Institute
July 12, 2016
- Agriculture and Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emissions
- Working with Area Plan Commissions
December 8, 2015
- Waters of the US: Regulatory, Political, Institutional and Nutrient Management Issues
- Dr. Otto Doering, Professor Agricultural Economics, Purdue University
- Dr. Ron Turco, Professor of Agronomy and Director of the Purdue Global Sustainability Institute in Discovery Park, Purdue University
- Trans-Pacific Partnership, Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership, and World Trade Organization: What do we know or not about these proposed trade agreements?
- Dr. Phil Abbott, Professor of Agricultural Economics, Purdue University
- Diversified Food Systems: Adding Local to the Mix
- Jodee Ellett, Local Foods Coordinator for Purdue Extension
- Roy Ballard, Agriculture and Natural Resource Educator, Hancock County, and Indiana SARE Coordinator
July 7, 2015
December 9, 2014
July 8, 2014
- Update on Indiana Tax Policies
- Dr. Larry DeBoer, Professor of Agricultural Economics, Purdue University
- Indiana Rural Development
- Dr. Janet Ayres, Professor of Agricultural Economics, Purdue University
- Dr. Lionel "Bo" Beaulieu, Director of the Purdue Center for Regional Development; Professor of Agricultural Economics, Purdue University
December 12, 2013
- Big Data: Implications for Agriculture
- Dr. Marshall A. Martin, Assistant Dean, College of Agriculture; Senior Associate Director, Agricultural Research at Purdue; Professor of Agricultural Economics
- Dr. Karen Plaut, Senior Associate Dean for Research & Faculty Affairs, College of Agriculture; Director, Agricultural Research at Purdue; Professor, Animal Sciences
- Dr. Sylvie M. Brouder, Wickersham Chair of Excellence in Agricultural Research; Professor, Department of Agronomy
- Water: Enough?
- Dr. Ronald F. Turco, Director of the Indiana Water Resources Research Center; Professor, Department of Agronomy
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- Dr. Keith Cherkauer, Associate Professor, Department of Agricultural and Biological Engineering
July 9, 2013
- Indiana Farm Land Assessment, Productivity Indexing, and Property Tax Policy
- Dr. Larry DeBoer, Department of Agricultural Economics, Purdue University
- Dr. Phil Owens, Department of Agronomy, Purdue University
- Indiana State Budget and Support for Transportation Infrastructure Maintenance and Construction
- Dr. Larry DeBoer, Department of Agricultural Economics, Purdue University
- Dr. John Haddock, Department of Civil Engineering, Purdue University, and Director of Indiana Local Technical Assistance Program
- Jane Ade Stevens, Executive Director, and Rosalind Leeck, Director of Grain Marketing and Biofuels, Indiana Soybean Alliance, Indiana Corn Marketing Council, and Indiana Corn Growers Association
December 11, 2012
- The Drought of 2012: Lessons on Climate Change?
- Dr. Dev Niyogi, State Climatologist and Department of Agronomy, Purdue University
- Crop Loss Prevention Presentation: Dr. Linda y, Department of Forestry and Natural Resources, Purdue University
- Policy Choices for Indiana’s Future: An Educated Workforce, an Environmentally Sound Energy Policy, and a Balanced Budget
- John Krauss, Director, Indiana University Public Policy Institute and an attorney with a faculty appointment in the IU School of Public and Environmental Affairs and IU McKinney School of Law. He was Deputy Mayor of Indianapolis under Mayor Bill Hudnut.
- Randall Shepard, former Chief Justice of the Indiana Supreme Court, Chair IU Public Policy Board of Advisors, and Executive in Residence at the IU Public Policy Institute
- Dr. Wally Tyner, James & Lois Ackerman Professor, Department of Agricultural Economics, Purdue University and Co- Chair of the Energy and Environment Commission
- Kathy Davis, former Lt. Governor and State Budget Director, Owner of Davis Design Group LLC, and Co-Chair of the State and Local Tax Policy Commission