New CSU study sheds light on farm to school’s impact on local economies
October is Farm to School month, and a new study from Colorado State University is examining the economic impact of local food purchasing.
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Economic impacts of farm to school webinar today
Learn about the economic impacts of farm to school initiatives through a case study approach in a free webinar today from 10-11 a.m.
Jude Bayham - Assistant Professor of Ag and Resource Economics
Professor Bayham's research interests lie at the intersection of public policy, human health, and the natural environment. He studies a wide range of topics including: the valuation of natural capital, the economics of wildfire management, the impact of human behavior on infectious disease transmission.
Investments in conservation easements reap benefits for Colorado
A new analysis from CSU found that each dollar invested by the state for conservation easements produced benefits of between $4 and $12 for Coloradans.
New Ag and Resource Economics dept. head joins CSU from Washington State University
Professor Hayley Chouinard’s research covers a broad range of topics ranging from consumer choices to the use of natural resources.
Bennet, Gardner announce $500,000 grant for CSU
Colorado U.S. Senators Michael Bennet and Cory Gardner today announced that CSU has received $499,420 in funding from the U.S. Department of Agriculture to conduct the first national evaluation of the Farm to School program.
School of Global Environmental Sustainability announces Global Challenges Research Teams, Resident Fellow Awards
The School of Global Environmental Sustainability has selected four Global Challenges Research Teams and six Research Fellows.
Ag student wins national discussion contest
Ryan O’Reilly, a senior majoring in agricultural and natural resource economics, is this year’s winner of the national collegiate discussion contest sponsored by the American Farm Bureau.
Colorado Blueprint project to engage with ag stakeholders across the state
CSU has launched the Colorado Blueprint project, a statewide effort focusing on collecting and sharing data to foster a discussion about the role and vision for food and agricultural programming at CSU and many partner organizations.
Ag alumnus to serve on EPA Board of Scientific Counselors
CSU alumnus Robert Richardson, who graduated with his Ph.D. in agricultural and resource economics in 2002, has been appointed to the Board of Scientific Counselors of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.