Purdue Ag Biotech Economics Experts

Biotech economics Marshall A. Martin Professor, agricultural economics Director, Center for Agricultural Policy and Technology Assessment (765) 494-4268 martin@agecon.purdue.edu • Is the author of book chapters and journal articles on the socioeconomic implications of new agricultural technologies, including genetic engineering. Is a member of the U.S. Department of Agriculture's 38-member panel advising on biotechnology policy. Is an expert on U.S. food and farm policy. Has expertise in international agricultural trade agreements. Has served as a consultant for the World Bank, Ford Foundation and U.S./Mexico Chamber of Commerce. Was named outstanding teacher in agricultural economics at Purdue in 1997, 1987-89. Has traveled and worked professionally in more than 20 countries. Has extensive media experience. Speaks Spanish and Portuguese. Biotech crop contracts James Pritchett Assistant professor, agricultural economics (765) 496-6262 pritchett@agecon.purdue.edu • Primary research, Extension, and teaching efforts are in grain production economics and grain product marketing, with a particular emphasis in specialty grains and oilseeds. Conducts Extension programs to help farmers decide whether to plant genetically enhanced grains. Also helps farmers evaluate specialty grain contracts. Current research includes evaluating the potential for value-added agricultural production in Indiana, investigating the potential of specialty grain contracts, risk management opportunities in specialty crop production, and consumer demand for nutraceuticals. Also researches the economic impacts of vertical integration in the pork industry. Teaches undergraduate grain marketing and advanced agricultural marketing to graduate students. World trade issues Philip L. Paarlberg Associate professor, agricultural economics (765) 494-4251 paarlberg@agecon.purdue.edu • Expertise in international developments concerning the acceptance of biotechnology and the impacts of U.S. agricultural trade. Has worked on international trade issues and policies for 23 years. Previously worked with the Economic Research Service of the U.S. Department of Agriculture as section leader of the International Economic and Trade Policy Section and as an agricultural economist in the Commodity Policy Section. Has written numerous papers on export subsidies. Has experience working with print, radio and television media. Speaks German. To the Purdue News and Photos Page