The purpose of this research group is to foster greater communication between the disciplines of Agricultural Economics and Political Science. It is apparent that such an exchange is necessary in order to improve scholarly research on agriculture policy and any subsequent policy recommendations.
For two disciplines working on (ostensibly) the same issues, there is very little communication between and among scholars. Six years ago, we began this project with a generous grant from the USDA and assembled in New Orleans to begin the process of building connections and avenues for cooperation and collaboration between disciplines. For our fourth conference, we have once again worked with the USDA to return to New Orleans after our COVID-Hiatus.
As we gather together (in-person) once again, we turn an eye to those areas of agriculture policy that are most pressing for stakeholders in government, industry, and academia. Of particular interest this year are topics related to climate-change resiliency and the upcoming Farm Bill Reauthorization.
Our overarching goal is to ensure that the next generation of scholars will be producing both high-quality and high-impact research. This year’s conference is an important step in reaching that goal.
If you have any questions about the research group or the conference, please don't hesitate to contact me.
Cheers,
Dr. Joe Weinberg Associate Professor of Political Science The University of Southern Mississippi Joseph.Weinberg@usm.edu
