The article summarizes the development of a new white clover variety called Neches developed by Dr. Gerald Smith at Texas A&M AgriLife Research. Neches flowers and produces seed much earlier than other varieties, as early as June, allowing it to reseed itself before summer heat and drought kill the plants. It was developed over many years through careful crossings and selection of parent lines with traits like early flowering, large leaves, and high yield. Neches shows potential to be more productive and sustainable for East Texas agriculture compared to other varieties.
How to feed the world and preserve the environmentHaulTail
Farmers bear much of the burden for growing the food to feed billions of people as the world's population continually trends upward.
But to do so, those farmers have to keep crops healthy and high-yielding. That necessitates using fertilizers and pesticides, which help crops but can have an inadvertent, negative impact on the environment.
Pollinators can be harmed. Waterways can become infiltrated with nutrient loads, killing aquatic life. Atmospheric greenhouse gases that cause climate change are increased.
On one hand, feed the world. On the other, preserve the environment.
Sylvie Brouder, a professor in the Purdue Department of Agronomy, knows it's possible to do both.
This document provides an overview of research being conducted as part of a collaborative project on climate change and corn-based cropping systems. It summarizes research conducted by graduate students on topics including the impact of drought on soybean cyst nematode lifecycles and the effectiveness of seed treatments. Standardized data collection protocols are being used across multiple Midwestern states to measure soil, climate, pest, disease and other variables. Funding from the United Soybean Board expanded the research team and allowed for additional data collection on integrated pest management.
Fact sheet of the project Perception of risks on farmer’s livelihoods and barriers for adaptation to climate change: Context, objectives, location, partners, methodology, initial results and next steps. The Cauca climate-smart village (CSV) is led by Fundación Ecohabitats, with support from the International Center for Tropical Agriculture (CIAT)
Presentation of Dr. Lydia Leonardo, College of Public Health, UP Manila, on "Impacts of Climate Change to Health," during the UP Manila Conference on Global Climate Change, held October 22-23, 2009 at the Pearl Garden Hotel, Manila.
The Suwannee River Water Management District strives to obtain public feedback on its management of public lands. It forms land management review teams made up of local experts and community members to provide guidance. The teams' findings are reported to the District's governing board. Between 10 and 25 individuals typically participate in day-long meetings, which include presentations and field trips. Both staff and the board appreciate the diverse perspectives shared. The District's land management strategies aim to balance public access, recreation, and natural resource protection.
This document outlines a research project that aims to identify key reservoirs and environmental drivers of Campylobacter infections, analyze seasonal variations in pathogen levels and their impacts on exposure and disease, and understand transmission pathways to inform control strategies. It describes 5 studies that will analyze historical data patterns of risk, Campylobacter ecology on farms, landscape exposure sources, economic costs and intervention assessments, and alternative future risk projections. The project is a collaboration between multiple UK universities and institutions led by the University of Liverpool.
Preserving Agricultural and Ecological Sciences: Inventing archives for dispe...linemily
UC Merced Library is working to preserve the dispersed research collections of California's agricultural and ecological sciences by inventing archives. Agriculture remains historically important and relevant for land-grant universities, encompassing issues like advanced genetic research, food security, and climate change beyond just helping small farmers. The library is seeking to support changing research practices of agricultural scholars by creating archives for collections that are spread across various locations.
The article summarizes the development of a new white clover variety called Neches developed by Dr. Gerald Smith at Texas A&M AgriLife Research. Neches flowers and produces seed much earlier than other varieties, as early as June, allowing it to reseed itself before summer heat and drought kill the plants. It was developed over many years through careful crossings and selection of parent lines with traits like early flowering, large leaves, and high yield. Neches shows potential to be more productive and sustainable for East Texas agriculture compared to other varieties.
How to feed the world and preserve the environmentHaulTail
Farmers bear much of the burden for growing the food to feed billions of people as the world's population continually trends upward.
But to do so, those farmers have to keep crops healthy and high-yielding. That necessitates using fertilizers and pesticides, which help crops but can have an inadvertent, negative impact on the environment.
Pollinators can be harmed. Waterways can become infiltrated with nutrient loads, killing aquatic life. Atmospheric greenhouse gases that cause climate change are increased.
On one hand, feed the world. On the other, preserve the environment.
Sylvie Brouder, a professor in the Purdue Department of Agronomy, knows it's possible to do both.
This document provides an overview of research being conducted as part of a collaborative project on climate change and corn-based cropping systems. It summarizes research conducted by graduate students on topics including the impact of drought on soybean cyst nematode lifecycles and the effectiveness of seed treatments. Standardized data collection protocols are being used across multiple Midwestern states to measure soil, climate, pest, disease and other variables. Funding from the United Soybean Board expanded the research team and allowed for additional data collection on integrated pest management.
Fact sheet of the project Perception of risks on farmer’s livelihoods and barriers for adaptation to climate change: Context, objectives, location, partners, methodology, initial results and next steps. The Cauca climate-smart village (CSV) is led by Fundación Ecohabitats, with support from the International Center for Tropical Agriculture (CIAT)
Presentation of Dr. Lydia Leonardo, College of Public Health, UP Manila, on "Impacts of Climate Change to Health," during the UP Manila Conference on Global Climate Change, held October 22-23, 2009 at the Pearl Garden Hotel, Manila.
The Suwannee River Water Management District strives to obtain public feedback on its management of public lands. It forms land management review teams made up of local experts and community members to provide guidance. The teams' findings are reported to the District's governing board. Between 10 and 25 individuals typically participate in day-long meetings, which include presentations and field trips. Both staff and the board appreciate the diverse perspectives shared. The District's land management strategies aim to balance public access, recreation, and natural resource protection.
This document outlines a research project that aims to identify key reservoirs and environmental drivers of Campylobacter infections, analyze seasonal variations in pathogen levels and their impacts on exposure and disease, and understand transmission pathways to inform control strategies. It describes 5 studies that will analyze historical data patterns of risk, Campylobacter ecology on farms, landscape exposure sources, economic costs and intervention assessments, and alternative future risk projections. The project is a collaboration between multiple UK universities and institutions led by the University of Liverpool.
Preserving Agricultural and Ecological Sciences: Inventing archives for dispe...linemily
UC Merced Library is working to preserve the dispersed research collections of California's agricultural and ecological sciences by inventing archives. Agriculture remains historically important and relevant for land-grant universities, encompassing issues like advanced genetic research, food security, and climate change beyond just helping small farmers. The library is seeking to support changing research practices of agricultural scholars by creating archives for collections that are spread across various locations.
Climate change has been reported as a major challenge to livestock production in the pastoral system through their impacts on forage production, water availability, disease risks and thermal stresses. Consequently, causing declining in livestock production. Among the factors that amplify the effects of climate change droughts are perhaps as the most crucial as they adversely affect pastoral livestock production. Droughts have frequently affected Guji- Borana pastoralists of southern Ethiopia, causing substantial livestock losses, declining agricultural production, and food insecurity.
A range of climate prediction models by have shown that Ethiopia expects a 2°C to 4°C increase in temperature and 10% to 30% increase in precipitation by the end of the century. Use of a large-scale climate trends do not necessarily shows local conditions and has failed to address the local impacts, as well as capability of local communities’ adaption to climate change. Hence, understanding the perception of pastoralists’ on climate change and adaptation response at local level is vital. Furthermore, the adaptive mechanisms suggested by the policy makers based on model output may not often favorable to the local communities’ as it lacks the local and/or traditional human and ecological knowledge. This basic information of the pastoralist’ that has been acquired through extensive observation and practices may easily match with time, location and cultural diversity of the people. This in turn helps the pastoralists better understand the climate change implications and respond to adverse effects strategically.
The document discusses difficulties in meeting food needs in different regions of the Andes mountains based on location and biophysical characteristics. It notes that poverty is greater in drier, less productive provinces. It also examines factors related to poverty in three specific regions, finding that alternative employment opportunities outside of agriculture, access to water resources, land ownership, education, and subsistence crops play a role. The document concludes that poverty is context dependent and influenced by multiple interrelated factors operating at different scales.
Integration of Human-Dimensions Science (HDS) in Ecosystem Restoration: A Ca...Sapnamul
This document summarizes a case study examining the integration of human-dimensions science in Everglades restoration efforts. It describes how a study analyzed public attitudes and values towards the environment and ecosystem services. It then discusses a practicum that developed an educational module on these topics for high school students in Florida to promote awareness and participation in restoration. The results showed students had low awareness of issues like their watershed and water sources, and participation in activities was also low, suggesting a need for more community outreach.
Biophysical Foundations of Production and Consumption of Human Economy Source...ijtsrd
Three major problems associated with our management of the world's ecosystems are already causing significant harm to some people, particularly the poor, and unless addressed will substantially diminish the long term benefits we obtain from ecosystems First, approximately 60 15 out of 24 of the ecosystem services examined during the Millennium Ecosystem Assessment are being degraded or used unsustainably, including fresh water, capture fisheries, air and water purification, and the regulation of regional and local climate, natural hazards, and pests. The full costs of the loss and degradation of these ecosystem services are difficult to measure, but the available evidence demonstrates that they are substantial and growing. Many ecosystem services have been degraded as a consequence of actions taken to increase the supply of other services, such as food. These trade offs often shift the costs of degradation from one group of people to another or defer costs to future generations. Second, there is established but incomplete evidence that changes being made in ecosystems are increasing the likelihood of nonlinear changes in ecosystems including accelerating, abrupt, and potentially irreversible changes that have important consequences for human well being. Dr. Anshumala Chandangar "Biophysical Foundations of Production and Consumption of Human Economy Sources and Sink Functions of the Ecosystem" Published in International Journal of Trend in Scientific Research and Development (ijtsrd), ISSN: 2456-6470, Volume-5 | Issue-6 , October 2021, URL: https://www.ijtsrd.com/papers/ijtsrd47663.pdf Paper URL : https://www.ijtsrd.com/economics/other/47663/biophysical-foundations-of-production-and-consumption-of-human-economy-sources-and-sink-functions-of-the-ecosystem/dr-anshumala-chandangar
The document discusses the benefits of a community garden that is associated with Indiana State University. The community garden allows for synergies between the university and community by providing opportunities for volunteerism, access to sustainable food, extracurricular activities, and cultural exchange. The garden is supported by the Institute for Community Sustainability, which provides resources for research experiences in sustainability. It also serves as a platform for diverse, community-led teaching and engages learners of all ages through tours, lectures, and other programming.
This presentation introduces the concept of planetary health and the application of the concept to transforming the agricultural sector. The presentation was held by Sam Bickersteth, Rockefeller Foundation Economic Council on Planetary Health at the closing of the Agriculture Advantage 2.0 series at COP24.
This document summarizes an interdisciplinary study on controlling the invasive plant hemlock at the Pearson-Arastradero Preserve through various treatment methods. The study tested pulling hemlock plants and reseeding with native grasses and forbs but found no significant difference between the treatment plots and the control. It recommends alternative treatment methods and expanding volunteer programs to engage the community in invasive species removal and habitat restoration. The document also discusses how recognizing the connections between historical Native American cultural areas and plant distributions can inform collaborative conservation approaches.
Building climate change resilience in mountains: evidence from Bhutan, Guatem...CIFOR-ICRAF
This presentation by Dr Koko Warner shows focuses on 3 main points:
1. Evidence of climate change-related loss and damage when people face constraints and limits to adaptation and empirical results from Bhutan and Nepal
2. Rainfall variability, food and livelihood security and migration: “Where the Rain Falls” (Rainfalls) Project and empirical results from Guatemala, Peru and Tanzania
3. Conclusions and reflections for policymakers
In Zambia, gender issues related to climate change have not been adequately considered in most environmental policies. Women are more vulnerable to the effects of climate change such as higher mortality during disasters, increased risk of water-borne disease, and greater domestic burdens from impacts like drought. As women rely more on natural resources and face more severe effects of declining agricultural productivity, they are disproportionately impacted by environmental degradation and climate change. While Zambia faces numerous environmental problems, more work is still needed to advance women's empowerment and gender equality, which are key to achieving climate change goals. Empowering women and utilizing their knowledge can help develop effective strategies for climate change adaptation, mitigation, and disaster risk reduction.
Food is essential for the growth and development of living organisms. These essential materials are called nutrients and these nutrients are available from a variety of animals and plants. There are thousands of edible plants and animals over the world, out of which only about three dozen types constitute the major food of humans.
The majority of people obtain food from cultivated plants and domesticated animals. Although some food is obtained from oceans and freshwaters, the great majority of food for the human population is obtained from traditional land-based agriculture of crops and livestock.
The document discusses the major challenges related to achieving both food security and environmental security given current and projected global population growth and climate change. It outlines issues like increasing demand for resources due to more people and stronger economies, the need to feed billions more people by 2050, threats from extreme weather and erosion to food production, groundwater depletion stressing aquifers, and the importance of conservation practices and policies for mitigating climate change impacts while adapting to ensure future food security. Good policies and conservation can help achieve food security with healthy soils and water, while bad policies and lack of conservation threaten these goals.
This document discusses the importance of sustainability and science in achieving the UN's Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). It argues that science, especially earth science, is essential to meeting the SDGs but that the scientific community must improve communication, partnerships, and application of knowledge to non-scientific decision-makers. Achieving the integrated SDGs requires understanding complex human-environment interactions and tackling goals simultaneously rather than sequentially to avoid delaying environmental protection. The earth science community is well-positioned to contribute greatly due to its insights across goals like water, energy, cities, climate change, oceans, and land, but must transform to engage more directly with users and society.
Socio economic impacts of climate change on rural united statesAdam Ga
This document summarizes research on the socioeconomic impacts of climate change on rural communities in the United States. It finds that rural communities tend to be more vulnerable than urban areas due to factors such as lower income, higher poverty rates, and greater reliance on climate-sensitive sectors like agriculture. The impacts of climate change will vary regionally, with some rural areas potentially benefiting while others face challenges from issues like water stress or rising energy costs. The article calls for more local research on impacts and policies to help rural communities adapt to climate change risks.
Lisa Graumlich was appointed as the inaugural dean of the University of Washington’s College of the Environment on July 1, 2010. She is an internationally renowned scientist for her research on climate and ecosystems. The College of the Environment has seen growing enrollment, reaching 522 undergraduate and graduate students combined, the highest in several decades. However, funding cuts have led to staff reductions and increased tuition for students.
This document defines key terms related to biodiversity such as genetic diversity, species diversity, habitat diversity, and species richness and evenness. It also defines evolution, natural selection, speciation, and reproductive isolation. Additionally, it outlines the role of plate tectonics and isolation in forming new species, examples of mass extinctions, and the mechanism of natural selection. Finally, it discusses threats to biodiversity such as habitat destruction and loss, sustainable development versus conservation, and strategies for conserving biodiversity including habitat and species approaches.
This thesis by Bailey Schurr examines consumer perceptions of animal welfare in production agriculture. The thesis is submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for a Master's degree in Agriculture Economics from New Mexico State University. The thesis is introduced and dedicated to the author's sister Kacey Schurr. An acknowledgments section thanks the author's advisor and committee members for their support and input during the thesis process.
1) The document describes a project to improve integrated rice production and pest management in Uganda to help farmers adapt to climate change.
2) The project is led by Bosco Bua and includes researchers from Makerere University, Namulonge, and Lira who are screening rice varieties for resistance to pests and diseases, assessing different water management practices, and studying the effects of rice residues on greenhouse gas emissions and pest dynamics.
3) Data from the first season of studies in 2011 is being analyzed, and the studies will be repeated in 2012 to identify rice varieties that are high yielding, resistant to diseases, and resilient to moisture stress to help Uganda achieve food security under changing climate conditions.
Traditional Food Crops As A Source Of Community ResilienceZ3P
This document summarizes a study on how traditional food crops provide resilience for farming communities in Zimbabwe. It finds that:
1) Traditional food crops have historically been the main food source for communities, but have been marginalized by modern cash crops that require more inputs.
2) In periods of environmental stress like drought, communities have relied on traditional crops which are better adapted to local conditions to ensure food security.
3) Interviews with farmers found that maintaining a diversity of traditional crops and agricultural knowledge allowed communities to self-organize and adapt to challenges like crop failures from climate extremes. Traditional crops emerged as a key source of resilience.
Climate change has been reported as a major challenge to livestock production in the pastoral system through their impacts on forage production, water availability, disease risks and thermal stresses. Consequently, causing declining in livestock production. Among the factors that amplify the effects of climate change droughts are perhaps as the most crucial as they adversely affect pastoral livestock production. Droughts have frequently affected Guji- Borana pastoralists of southern Ethiopia, causing substantial livestock losses, declining agricultural production, and food insecurity.
A range of climate prediction models by have shown that Ethiopia expects a 2°C to 4°C increase in temperature and 10% to 30% increase in precipitation by the end of the century. Use of a large-scale climate trends do not necessarily shows local conditions and has failed to address the local impacts, as well as capability of local communities’ adaption to climate change. Hence, understanding the perception of pastoralists’ on climate change and adaptation response at local level is vital. Furthermore, the adaptive mechanisms suggested by the policy makers based on model output may not often favorable to the local communities’ as it lacks the local and/or traditional human and ecological knowledge. This basic information of the pastoralist’ that has been acquired through extensive observation and practices may easily match with time, location and cultural diversity of the people. This in turn helps the pastoralists better understand the climate change implications and respond to adverse effects strategically.
The document discusses difficulties in meeting food needs in different regions of the Andes mountains based on location and biophysical characteristics. It notes that poverty is greater in drier, less productive provinces. It also examines factors related to poverty in three specific regions, finding that alternative employment opportunities outside of agriculture, access to water resources, land ownership, education, and subsistence crops play a role. The document concludes that poverty is context dependent and influenced by multiple interrelated factors operating at different scales.
Integration of Human-Dimensions Science (HDS) in Ecosystem Restoration: A Ca...Sapnamul
This document summarizes a case study examining the integration of human-dimensions science in Everglades restoration efforts. It describes how a study analyzed public attitudes and values towards the environment and ecosystem services. It then discusses a practicum that developed an educational module on these topics for high school students in Florida to promote awareness and participation in restoration. The results showed students had low awareness of issues like their watershed and water sources, and participation in activities was also low, suggesting a need for more community outreach.
Biophysical Foundations of Production and Consumption of Human Economy Source...ijtsrd
Three major problems associated with our management of the world's ecosystems are already causing significant harm to some people, particularly the poor, and unless addressed will substantially diminish the long term benefits we obtain from ecosystems First, approximately 60 15 out of 24 of the ecosystem services examined during the Millennium Ecosystem Assessment are being degraded or used unsustainably, including fresh water, capture fisheries, air and water purification, and the regulation of regional and local climate, natural hazards, and pests. The full costs of the loss and degradation of these ecosystem services are difficult to measure, but the available evidence demonstrates that they are substantial and growing. Many ecosystem services have been degraded as a consequence of actions taken to increase the supply of other services, such as food. These trade offs often shift the costs of degradation from one group of people to another or defer costs to future generations. Second, there is established but incomplete evidence that changes being made in ecosystems are increasing the likelihood of nonlinear changes in ecosystems including accelerating, abrupt, and potentially irreversible changes that have important consequences for human well being. Dr. Anshumala Chandangar "Biophysical Foundations of Production and Consumption of Human Economy Sources and Sink Functions of the Ecosystem" Published in International Journal of Trend in Scientific Research and Development (ijtsrd), ISSN: 2456-6470, Volume-5 | Issue-6 , October 2021, URL: https://www.ijtsrd.com/papers/ijtsrd47663.pdf Paper URL : https://www.ijtsrd.com/economics/other/47663/biophysical-foundations-of-production-and-consumption-of-human-economy-sources-and-sink-functions-of-the-ecosystem/dr-anshumala-chandangar
The document discusses the benefits of a community garden that is associated with Indiana State University. The community garden allows for synergies between the university and community by providing opportunities for volunteerism, access to sustainable food, extracurricular activities, and cultural exchange. The garden is supported by the Institute for Community Sustainability, which provides resources for research experiences in sustainability. It also serves as a platform for diverse, community-led teaching and engages learners of all ages through tours, lectures, and other programming.
This presentation introduces the concept of planetary health and the application of the concept to transforming the agricultural sector. The presentation was held by Sam Bickersteth, Rockefeller Foundation Economic Council on Planetary Health at the closing of the Agriculture Advantage 2.0 series at COP24.
This document summarizes an interdisciplinary study on controlling the invasive plant hemlock at the Pearson-Arastradero Preserve through various treatment methods. The study tested pulling hemlock plants and reseeding with native grasses and forbs but found no significant difference between the treatment plots and the control. It recommends alternative treatment methods and expanding volunteer programs to engage the community in invasive species removal and habitat restoration. The document also discusses how recognizing the connections between historical Native American cultural areas and plant distributions can inform collaborative conservation approaches.
Building climate change resilience in mountains: evidence from Bhutan, Guatem...CIFOR-ICRAF
This presentation by Dr Koko Warner shows focuses on 3 main points:
1. Evidence of climate change-related loss and damage when people face constraints and limits to adaptation and empirical results from Bhutan and Nepal
2. Rainfall variability, food and livelihood security and migration: “Where the Rain Falls” (Rainfalls) Project and empirical results from Guatemala, Peru and Tanzania
3. Conclusions and reflections for policymakers
In Zambia, gender issues related to climate change have not been adequately considered in most environmental policies. Women are more vulnerable to the effects of climate change such as higher mortality during disasters, increased risk of water-borne disease, and greater domestic burdens from impacts like drought. As women rely more on natural resources and face more severe effects of declining agricultural productivity, they are disproportionately impacted by environmental degradation and climate change. While Zambia faces numerous environmental problems, more work is still needed to advance women's empowerment and gender equality, which are key to achieving climate change goals. Empowering women and utilizing their knowledge can help develop effective strategies for climate change adaptation, mitigation, and disaster risk reduction.
Food is essential for the growth and development of living organisms. These essential materials are called nutrients and these nutrients are available from a variety of animals and plants. There are thousands of edible plants and animals over the world, out of which only about three dozen types constitute the major food of humans.
The majority of people obtain food from cultivated plants and domesticated animals. Although some food is obtained from oceans and freshwaters, the great majority of food for the human population is obtained from traditional land-based agriculture of crops and livestock.
The document discusses the major challenges related to achieving both food security and environmental security given current and projected global population growth and climate change. It outlines issues like increasing demand for resources due to more people and stronger economies, the need to feed billions more people by 2050, threats from extreme weather and erosion to food production, groundwater depletion stressing aquifers, and the importance of conservation practices and policies for mitigating climate change impacts while adapting to ensure future food security. Good policies and conservation can help achieve food security with healthy soils and water, while bad policies and lack of conservation threaten these goals.
This document discusses the importance of sustainability and science in achieving the UN's Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). It argues that science, especially earth science, is essential to meeting the SDGs but that the scientific community must improve communication, partnerships, and application of knowledge to non-scientific decision-makers. Achieving the integrated SDGs requires understanding complex human-environment interactions and tackling goals simultaneously rather than sequentially to avoid delaying environmental protection. The earth science community is well-positioned to contribute greatly due to its insights across goals like water, energy, cities, climate change, oceans, and land, but must transform to engage more directly with users and society.
Socio economic impacts of climate change on rural united statesAdam Ga
This document summarizes research on the socioeconomic impacts of climate change on rural communities in the United States. It finds that rural communities tend to be more vulnerable than urban areas due to factors such as lower income, higher poverty rates, and greater reliance on climate-sensitive sectors like agriculture. The impacts of climate change will vary regionally, with some rural areas potentially benefiting while others face challenges from issues like water stress or rising energy costs. The article calls for more local research on impacts and policies to help rural communities adapt to climate change risks.
Lisa Graumlich was appointed as the inaugural dean of the University of Washington’s College of the Environment on July 1, 2010. She is an internationally renowned scientist for her research on climate and ecosystems. The College of the Environment has seen growing enrollment, reaching 522 undergraduate and graduate students combined, the highest in several decades. However, funding cuts have led to staff reductions and increased tuition for students.
This document defines key terms related to biodiversity such as genetic diversity, species diversity, habitat diversity, and species richness and evenness. It also defines evolution, natural selection, speciation, and reproductive isolation. Additionally, it outlines the role of plate tectonics and isolation in forming new species, examples of mass extinctions, and the mechanism of natural selection. Finally, it discusses threats to biodiversity such as habitat destruction and loss, sustainable development versus conservation, and strategies for conserving biodiversity including habitat and species approaches.
This thesis by Bailey Schurr examines consumer perceptions of animal welfare in production agriculture. The thesis is submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for a Master's degree in Agriculture Economics from New Mexico State University. The thesis is introduced and dedicated to the author's sister Kacey Schurr. An acknowledgments section thanks the author's advisor and committee members for their support and input during the thesis process.
1) The document describes a project to improve integrated rice production and pest management in Uganda to help farmers adapt to climate change.
2) The project is led by Bosco Bua and includes researchers from Makerere University, Namulonge, and Lira who are screening rice varieties for resistance to pests and diseases, assessing different water management practices, and studying the effects of rice residues on greenhouse gas emissions and pest dynamics.
3) Data from the first season of studies in 2011 is being analyzed, and the studies will be repeated in 2012 to identify rice varieties that are high yielding, resistant to diseases, and resilient to moisture stress to help Uganda achieve food security under changing climate conditions.
Traditional Food Crops As A Source Of Community ResilienceZ3P
This document summarizes a study on how traditional food crops provide resilience for farming communities in Zimbabwe. It finds that:
1) Traditional food crops have historically been the main food source for communities, but have been marginalized by modern cash crops that require more inputs.
2) In periods of environmental stress like drought, communities have relied on traditional crops which are better adapted to local conditions to ensure food security.
3) Interviews with farmers found that maintaining a diversity of traditional crops and agricultural knowledge allowed communities to self-organize and adapt to challenges like crop failures from climate extremes. Traditional crops emerged as a key source of resilience.
market-led extension to enhance producer share GOPAL gkvk
This document provides an introduction and overview of the topics that will be covered in the second seminar on market-led extension. The seminar will discuss the need to shift the focus of agricultural extension from production-led extension to market-led extension given various global changes. It will cover the concepts, objectives, evolution, and case studies of market-led extension. The roles and functions of extension personnel and use of technologies to provide market intelligence and link farmers to markets will also be discussed.
The National Food Security Mission aims to increase production of rice, wheat, and pulses through yield enhancement and expanding cultivation areas. It will implement improved technologies through farmer training and demonstrations. The mission will be carried out in select districts across 16 states focusing on bridging yield gaps. It will provide improved seeds, fertilizers, irrigation, and farm machinery while monitoring progress through local committees. The goal is to enhance food grain production and ensure food security in India.
This document provides an overview of the Brazilian sandal brand Havaianas. It discusses how Havaianas has evolved its brand positioning over time from being viewed as practical footwear for all socioeconomic classes to becoming associated with the youthful and relaxed Brazilian lifestyle. The document also highlights how Havaianas has expanded globally while maintaining its Brazilian identity, launching in New York and Paris and becoming a premium brand. Videos embedded in the document showcase Havaianas marketing campaigns celebrating the brand's message that "everybody wears Havaianas anywhere."
Smart irrigation with water conservation structures can make Rajasthan lead producer of pulses feeding India and rest of world. Government of Rajasthan should be doing all for construction water preservation structures and ensuring smart irrigation system for farmers. Green Rajasthan with abundance of pulses is the mission of Centre for Agriculture and Rural Development ,New Delhi.
Pulses consumption for economic, social and human well-being: Lessons learne...ExternalEvents
http://www.fao.org/globalsoilpartnership/en/
This presentation was presentaed during the seminar Soils & Pulses: symbiosis for life that took place at FAO HQ on 19 Apr 2016. it was made by Federica Servili and it presents the lessons learned in Malawi on pulses consumption.
Presented at the Pulses for Sustainable Agriculture and Human Health” on 31 May-1 June 2016 at NASC, New Delhi, India. The conference was jointly organised by the International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI), National Academy of Agricultural Sciences (NAAS), TCi of Cornell University (TCi-CU) and Agriculture Today.
1) Indian agriculture is dominated by small landholdings and cereal production, but is diversifying. Input subsidies have increased but burden the government fiscally. 2) Key inputs that drove the Green Revolution like fertilizers, irrigation, and HYV seeds, are still important but need reform to be more efficient and equitable. 3) Input subsidies disproportionately benefit large farmers and harm the environment. Reforms are needed to make subsidies more targeted and sustainable.
Asia Regional Planning Meeting-Integrated Crop Management and Climate Change ...ICRISAT
To assess the impacts of climatic variability on major pests of various agro-climatic zones of India.To generate strategic knowledge for climate change adaptation and mitigation for pests and diseases using field and simulation studies,to improve capacity of stakeholders & develop a framework for dissemination of climate resilient technologies related to pest and diseases.
This document summarizes organic agriculture practices in India. It discusses the history and trends of organic farming from pre-green revolution to present day. Key points include India having the second largest area of organic farming globally, various crops grown organically in India, and initiatives by states like Kerala to promote organic farming. Challenges and opportunities for organic agriculture in India are also presented.
Growth and performance of agriculture and its future challengesMohit Chauhan
Indian agriculture has experienced significant growth and changes over time. Some key points:
1) Agriculture remains an important part of the Indian economy, providing employment to around half of India's workforce and contributing approximately 13-15% to national GDP.
2) Both agricultural production and productivity have increased substantially over the past decades due to factors like increased usage of inputs, irrigation expansion, mechanization, and crop intensification.
3) However, Indian agriculture still faces challenges to sustain its growth from population pressure on land, climate change impacts, lack of post-harvest infrastructure. Future strategies are needed to boost productivity while ensuring food security.
Multifunctional Agriculture on DU’s Campus Prepared fo.docxgriffinruthie22
Multifunctional Agriculture on DU’s
Campus
Prepared for: University of Denver Proposal Review Committee
Prepared by: Maya X, Undergraduate Student
April 13, 2017
Introduction:
I have worked on at Mountain Flower Goat Dairy an urban goat farm in Boulder, Colorado for the past four
years of my life. The farm focuses on sustainability and animal husbandry, but that is no easy task in a society
that doesn’t encourage sustainable agricultural practices. Rotational grazing of crops and animals a process that
can eliminate soil depletion and lower or abolish greenhouse gases emitted from animals. When animals are
grazed on pastures, their feces become nutrients for the ground, which are no longer released as gases into the
atmosphere. Therefore, plants and crops will grow more productively on the same chunk of land if they are
rotationally grazed, as in the animals pasture is moved throughout the year to different sections. This eliminates
the problem of over-grazing, while also fertilizing the land equally. The ecology of agriculture requires
rotation, for both the animals and plants to survive sustainably. Mountain Flower Goat Dairy leases land from a
century old iris garden farm. Our goats are rotationally grazed to re-enrich the soil, so that the iris plants can
thrive in better quality soil. This is a practice that benefits the land, the goat farm, and the iris farm. The farm
has taught me a lot about rotational grazing and the importance of that practice for the most efficient land use.
We strive to teach the public and surrounding community about the importance of sustainable agriculture
through our farm, and rotational grazing is a main focus.
Topic Proposal:
The topic I will be discussing for my research project will be multifunctional agriculture and the benefits of
rotational farming practices for sustainability. Multifunctional agriculture is agriculture that produces various
non commodity outputs alongside food or commodity outputs. It also recognizes that agriculture can have
other functions than just to provide food. It should function to protect environment, landscape, and rural
employment. The word multifunctional agriculture can also be referred to as “rotational agriculture,”
“rotational grazing,” or “integrated crop and livestock use.” Specialized farming has dominated the agriculture
and food industry causing a loss in biodiversity, depleting the land of vital nutrients, environmental affects, and
concerns for animal welfare. According to the Journal of Sustainable Agriculture, “integrated crop/livestock
agriculture could improve soil quality, increase yield, produce a diversity of foods, augment pollinator
populations, aid pest management, and improve land use efficiency” (Mason 365). Integrated crop/livestock
agriculture or multifunctional agriculture practices would fix many of the issues that are created by specialized
agriculture.
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This document summarizes opportunities in the emerging bioeconomy, excluding fuel, food and feed. Some key findings include:
- Government policies and industry sustainability programs are driving growth in the biobased economy globally.
- The biobased economy offers potential for increased job creation across multiple sectors in the US, though challenges around raw material availability and market stability remain.
- Continued investment is needed to establish biobased infrastructure and ensure biobased feedstock economics can compete with petroleum-based alternatives.
This document provides information about the 2014 New Mexico Organic Farming Conference, which will take place on February 14-15 at the Marriott Albuquerque Pyramid North hotel. The conference will feature workshops on topics related to organic farming practices and challenges. Workshop sessions will be held on both days of the conference, and speakers will discuss issues such as student farming programs, composting, pest management, drought management, water harvesting, seed selection, and organic certification. The conference is organized by several New Mexico organizations focused on agriculture and aims to provide producers and researchers an opportunity to share experiences and expertise.
This document provides information about the 2014 New Mexico Organic Farming Conference, which will take place on February 14-15 at the Marriott Albuquerque Pyramid North hotel. The conference will feature workshops on topics related to organic farming practices, challenges, and innovations. Workshop sessions will be held on both days of the conference, and will cover topics such as student farming programs, composting, pest management, drought management, water harvesting, seed selection, and the organic certification process. The keynote speaker will discuss climate change impacts and what the future may hold for farmers and ranchers in the Southwest. The conference is organized by several New Mexico organizations focused on agriculture and aims to provide producers and researchers an opportunity to
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grand challenges in marine ecosystem ecology Importance of carbon storage.
Support a diverse range of life.
Regulation of Earth's climate.
Vital for food, livelihoods, and recreation.
Central role in oxygen levels.
Crucial for billions of people
This newsletter provides information about the Ecology and Evolutionary Biology (EEB) department at the University of Tennessee. It summarizes the following key points:
- EEB alumni obtain jobs across various sectors including academia, government agencies, non-profits, and private companies both within the US and internationally.
- The EEB curriculum was recently updated to provide students with more flexibility in course selection and ensure training in key areas like evolution, ecology, and research skills.
- Two EEB faculty members published new books on invasive species and identification of woody plants. Another faculty member received awards for his contributions to biogeography.
- Changes are being implemented to the undergraduate biology curriculum based on recommendations
This document discusses how community gardens can help tackle obesity in Australia. It argues that community gardens encourage healthy eating among both adults and children by increasing access to fresh foods. They also enhance physical activity levels. The document recommends that all levels of government support community gardens to ensure their ongoing viability and delivery of health benefits to local communities. This can include providing access to land, planning support, volunteer assistance, and financial support for individual gardens and community garden organizations.
2010 food security measurement in cultural pluralismAgrin Life
This document discusses the concept of food security and argues that current approaches to measuring food security, especially among culturally diverse groups, are incomplete and can lead to misguided policies. It proposes that food security encompasses not just availability and access to food, but also utilization of food and asset creation, which must be understood within specific cultural contexts. Relying solely on coping strategies or food access fails to capture the social and cultural factors influencing food practices and outcomes among different communities. A more holistic definition of food security is needed to inform effective social and nutrition policies.
The College of Agriculture and Human Sciences at Prairie View A&M University conducts research through departments and centers like the Cooperative Agricultural Research Center and International Goat Research Center. Current research topics include plant genomics, medicinal plants, watershed modeling, goat reproduction, and developing new farmers. The research aims to advance agricultural science, identify anti-obesity compounds, understand climate impacts, and provide skills for sustainable farming.
This document provides brief biographies of 6 members of the scientific committee for a workshop on biofuels and food security interactions. The committee members are from a variety of institutions and have extensive experience in areas like sustainable development, bioenergy research, agricultural economics, natural resource management, and assessing land use change impacts. They will provide expertise on issues related to the interaction between biofuel production and global food security.
Maria J. Romo-Palafox has a PhD in Nutritional Sciences and is a Registered Dietitian with over 5 years of experience in public health program development, implementation, and evaluation. She has conducted research and taught at the university level. Her research focuses on studying factors that affect health in poverty situations.
This document discusses how permaculture design can provide sustainable solutions to food insecurity for orphans and vulnerable children (OVC) programs. Permaculture focuses on designing human habitats that maximize local resources to meet needs of food, shelter, and community, in an environmentally friendly way. It can benefit OVC programs by addressing the intergenerational knowledge gap caused by HIV, mobilizing underutilized resources, and teaching nutritional diversity to address malnutrition. The document provides examples of permaculture being introduced into school curricula in Malawi to teach sustainable agriculture practices to children.
The document discusses the importance of soil conservation and adopting sustainable land management practices. It notes that while the economic value of soil conservation is difficult to quantify, many important things have value beyond just economics. The document argues that moving beyond economics as the sole determinant of good practices and incorporating ethical perspectives is needed to ensure the wise use of soil and water resources going forward.
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The document discusses research on culturally competent strategies for addressing and preventing obesity among African American and Latino children and youth. It provides an analysis of over 80 research articles on successful interventions targeting these groups, which are presented according to strategies that promote healthy eating, physical activity, and healthy lifestyles. The document also recommends specific roles for occupational therapists in order to promote the implementation of culturally competent obesity prevention strategies.
The document provides an overview of key concepts in environmental science, including:
1) It outlines current environmental conditions such as issues related to population, water, food, climate change, air pollution, and biodiversity.
2) It discusses the historical development of environmentalism in four stages from pragmatic conservation to global environmental citizenship.
3) It describes the divided state of the world between the rich and poor and issues of sustainable development, indigenous people, environmental ethics, and environmental justice.
The essay discusses the ecosystem of coral reefs. Coral reefs are found in warm, clear, shallow tropical waters worldwide. They are highly diverse and productive communities that provide food and shelter for fish and invertebrates. Coral reefs also protect coastlines from waves and storms. The ecosystem is complex, with corals, algae, sponges, and other organisms all interacting and dependent on one another. However, coral reefs are threatened by pollution, climate change, and other human impacts. Conservation efforts are needed to protect these valuable ecosystems.
This document provides the syllabus for a Personal Finance course at Rutgers University. The key details include:
- The course covers topics like financial planning, banking, credit, investing, and retirement planning to help students develop important money management skills.
- Students' grades will be based on exams, assignments analyzing financial tools and products, and a group case study presentation.
- The goal is for students to gain knowledge and confidence to take control of their financial futures and make wise personal financial decisions.
Inflation Causes, Impacts, Mitigation Strategies, and BenefitsBarbara O'Neill
60-minute webinar for AFCPE on 05/11/23 that discusses the causes and impacts of inflation and several dozen strategies to mitigate the effects of higer prices on household budgets.
Income Tax Issues for Older Adults-02-23-UPDATED.pptxBarbara O'Neill
This document provides information about taxes and retirement planning for older adults in 2023. It discusses the standard deduction amounts for single and married filers both under and over age 65. It also summarizes the required minimum distribution percentages that must be withdrawn from retirement accounts each year starting at age 72, and how those percentages increase with the account owner's age. Lastly, it mentions the increased contribution limits for employer retirement plans and IRAs for those over age 50.
Barbara O'Neill has over 40 years of experience in personal finance education and research. She holds a Ph.D. in resource management and family economics and has authored or co-authored seven books. As an Extension Specialist at Rutgers University, she developed numerous personal finance programs and educational resources. She has received many awards for her contributions to the field and has held leadership roles in major professional associations.
This document provides strategies for older adults to fight inflation, including reducing spending on groceries, eating out, gas, utilities, clothing, and big ticket items. It recommends saving and investing strategies like laddering fixed income securities and considering I bonds, fixed annuities, and high yield savings accounts. Positive aspects of inflation include Social Security COLAs and the impact of inflation on debtors. The document outlines additional lifelines for all ages, like government benefits, and for older adults, like reverse mortgages and working in later life. It concludes by emphasizing developing an individual inflation-fighting plan through small, consistent habits.
This document discusses common sources of retirement income for farm families. It lists seven main sources: 1) Social Security, 2) income from off-farm jobs like pensions or retirement plans, 3) rental income from land/buildings/equipment, 4) individual retirement accounts, 5) simplified employee pensions for self-employed individuals, 6) investment income, and 7) continued income from the farm like crop/animal payments or agritourism. It also promotes an online course on later life farming from Rutgers Cooperative Extension.
The document lists entries for a cookie contest divided into 4 categories: Children Under 7 had 4 entries, Children 7-12 had 5 entries, Teens 13-18 had 3 entries, and Adults 19+ had 12 entries. The document organized the entries by category and included the age of some entrants.
This document provides a resource list on personal finance topics in 2022, including inflation, interest rates, savings, housing, taxes, credit, student loans, and cars. It summarizes over 30 articles from sources like The Wall Street Journal, Federal Reserve, IRS, and CFPB on these issues. The articles discuss rising inflation, gas and food prices, the Federal Reserve raising interest rates, declining home sales as mortgage rates increase, student loan forgiveness programs, and high used car prices.
This document provides a resource list on personal finance topics in 2022, including inflation, interest rates, savings, housing, taxes, credit, student loans, and cars. It summarizes over 30 articles from sources like The Wall Street Journal, Federal Reserve, IRS, and CFPB on these issues. The articles discuss rising inflation, gas and food prices, the Federal Reserve raising interest rates several times to combat inflation, slowing housing market activity due to high mortgage rates, tax filing statistics and credits, medical debt reporting changes, student loan forgiveness programs and lawsuits, and decreasing used car prices after prior spikes.
Income Tax Issues for Older Adults-MTP-02-22.pdfBarbara O'Neill
This document discusses income tax issues that are especially relevant for older adults. It covers 13 tax topics, including required minimum distributions from retirement accounts that must begin at age 72, the increased standard deduction for those aged 65 and older, taxation of Social Security benefits, catch-up contribution limits for those over 50, and the elimination of early withdrawal penalties for retirement funds after age 59.5. It provides examples and explanations for each topic to help older adults understand and plan for their unique tax situations.
Beyond legal documents, there are 12 additional planning strategies that can help ensure a "good ending" for someone at the end of their life. These strategies include simplifying assets, creating a financial notebook, compiling digital and beneficiary asset inventories, writing letters of instruction, planning end-of-life communications, and considering lifetime gifts. Taking steps like these can provide peace of mind for the individual and make the tasks of executors and family less difficult during a stressful time. The presentation provides templates and examples for implementing many of the suggested strategies.
Give Yourself a Financial Check-Up-Older Adult VersionBarbara O'Neill
This document provides various financial check-up tools and methods for assessing an individual's financial health, with a focus on tools for older adults. It outlines 25 different check-ups across several categories, including financial statements, financial planning, investments, later life planning, personal characteristics, and assessment/comparison tools. For each check-up, worksheets and calculation examples are provided. The goal is to help individuals evaluate their financial strengths and weaknesses and identify areas for improvement.
Five Tips to Flip Your Retirement Switch-06-22.pdfBarbara O'Neill
This document outlines five tips for adjusting one's spending and finances in retirement. It discusses flipping the switch from saving to spending by stepping outside one's comfort zone with spending and automating savings withdrawals. It also addresses creating a steady income stream through withdrawal plans, adjusting to changes in income by potentially working, spending less, or tapping home equity, managing income taxes strategically, and ramping up philanthropy in retirement.
Dr. Barbara O'Neill discusses leveraging LinkedIn for career advancement and professional development. She shares that maintaining an active LinkedIn profile with regular posts, 500+ connections, engaging with others, and adding visuals can help professionals build their personal brand and be visible to recruiters. LinkedIn is important as both a job searching and information sharing tool for professionals.
Digital Assets Inventory Presentation-BMO-04-22.pdfBarbara O'Neill
This document discusses how to inventory and protect your digital assets. It defines digital assets as any personal information stored electronically, and notes that the average American has 25 logins and $55,000 worth of digital assets. It recommends creating a detailed digital asset inventory, determining goals for your digital assets, considering revisions to estate planning documents, and regularly reviewing your inventory. Key steps include identifying asset categories, using a password manager, and designating a digital executor to access accounts after death.
Creating Attractive Graphics for Documents and Social Media discusses various types of graphics that can be used, including stock images, personal photos, hand drawings, grayed out images, Canva graphics, PowerPoint images, Bitmojis, photo collages, charts and infographics, GIFs, and memes. It provides tips for using each type, such as using Pixabay for free stock images, graying out images in PowerPoint for a soft effect, and using apps like PicCollage or websites like Giphy to make collages and find GIFs. The document encourages selecting a few new visual types to try based on one's needs and interests.
The document describes 35 useful personal finance websites organized by topic such as calculating investments, checking credit reports, learning about taxes, and monitoring accounts. It provides the URL for each site and a brief one sentence description. Additional resources from meeting participants are requested at the end. Common reasons people visit financial websites are also outlined, such as doing calculations, learning about topics, and following respected leaders. Features of good sites mentioned are being mobile friendly, having intuitive designs, and including financial literacy resources.
This document provides an overview of wound healing, its functions, stages, mechanisms, factors affecting it, and complications.
A wound is a break in the integrity of the skin or tissues, which may be associated with disruption of the structure and function.
Healing is the body’s response to injury in an attempt to restore normal structure and functions.
Healing can occur in two ways: Regeneration and Repair
There are 4 phases of wound healing: hemostasis, inflammation, proliferation, and remodeling. This document also describes the mechanism of wound healing. Factors that affect healing include infection, uncontrolled diabetes, poor nutrition, age, anemia, the presence of foreign bodies, etc.
Complications of wound healing like infection, hyperpigmentation of scar, contractures, and keloid formation.
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In this presentation, we will explore how barcodes can be leveraged within Odoo 17 to streamline our manufacturing processes. We will cover the configuration steps, how to utilize barcodes in different manufacturing scenarios, and the overall benefits of implementing this technology.
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The recent surge in pro-Palestine student activism has prompted significant responses from universities, ranging from negotiations and divestment commitments to increased transparency about investments in companies supporting the war on Gaza. This activism has led to the cessation of student encampments but also highlighted the substantial sacrifices made by students, including academic disruptions and personal risks. The primary drivers of these protests are poor university administration, lack of transparency, and inadequate communication between officials and students. This study examines the profound emotional, psychological, and professional impacts on students engaged in pro-Palestine protests, focusing on Generation Z's (Gen-Z) activism dynamics. This paper explores the significant sacrifices made by these students and even the professors supporting the pro-Palestine movement, with a focus on recent global movements. Through an in-depth analysis of printed and electronic media, the study examines the impacts of these sacrifices on the academic and personal lives of those involved. The paper highlights examples from various universities, demonstrating student activism's long-term and short-term effects, including disciplinary actions, social backlash, and career implications. The researchers also explore the broader implications of student sacrifices. The findings reveal that these sacrifices are driven by a profound commitment to justice and human rights, and are influenced by the increasing availability of information, peer interactions, and personal convictions. The study also discusses the broader implications of this activism, comparing it to historical precedents and assessing its potential to influence policy and public opinion. The emotional and psychological toll on student activists is significant, but their sense of purpose and community support mitigates some of these challenges. However, the researchers call for acknowledging the broader Impact of these sacrifices on the future global movement of FreePalestine.
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DAFRE Anniversary Seminar Announcement 11-14
1. DAFRE SEMINAR
Agricultural and Resource Economics in the 21st Century
Part of the Department of Agricultural, Food, and Resource Economics’ (DAFRE) Centennial Celebration Thursday, November 6, 2014, 3:30-5:30 PM, GH Cook Room, Cook Campus Center
Discussion
The Renaissance of Agricultural Economics - Richard Sexton, University of California, Davis
Environmental Economics, Hilary Sigman - Rutgers University
Behavioral Economics in Child Nutrition Programs - David R. Just, Cornell University
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Panelist - Biographical Information
Richard Sexton, University of California, Davis
Richard Sexton is the Department Chair and Professor of the Agricultural and Resource Economics Department. He served as President Elect, President, Past President, Agricultural and Applied Economics Association, 2011-2014. He is a Fellow of the American Agricultural Economics Association. His research focuses primarily on the analysis of agricultural markets, with special emphasis on the fruit, vegetable and nut industries in California. A particular focus is the role that imperfect competition plays in agricultural markets. Although these markets are sometimes offered as textbook examples of competitive markets, the reality is quite different. Agricultural markets often exhibit high levels of concentration at multiple points in the market chain, from the farm gate to the consumer. Dr. Sexton received his PhD in 1984 from the University of Minnesota.
Hilary Sigman, Rutgers University
Hilary Sigman is a Professor of Economics at Rutgers University, a Nonresident Fellow of Resources for the Future (RFF), and a Research Associate of the National Bureau of Economic Research (NBER). She conducts research on the empirical effects of environmental policy. Her current research focuses on the law and economics of brownfields, international water resources, and the environmental implications of decentralization of public policies. It has been funded by grants from the National Science Foundation and the Environmental Protection Agency. She has served on the Environmental Economics Advisory Committee of the U.S. EPA’s Science Advisory Board and the Board of Directors of the Association of Environmental and Resource Economists. She holds a B.A. from Yale, an M.Phil. from Cambridge University (U.K.), and a Ph.D. from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
David R. Just, Cornell University
David R. Just is currently a professor in the Charles H. Dyson School of Applied Economics and Management and the director of the Cornell Center for Behavioral Economics in Child Nutrition Programs. David has conducted dozens of field and laboratory experiments identifying the subtle factors in the environment that can lead children and adults to make the healthy choice. David’s research has been published in scores of research articles. His research has won numerous awards, including being recognized in Discover Magazine’s list of top science stories. His work has been reported in numerous media outlets including the NPR, Wall Street Journal, New York Times, US News and World Reports, Newsweek, Washington Post among many others. David received his PhD and MS degrees in Agricultural and Resource Economics from the University of California, Berkeley, and a Bachelor’s degree in Economics from Brigham Young University.