Jun 15, 2021 to Jun 17, 2021
Farm Foundation announced Alejandro Plastina, associate professor of economics at the Center for Agricultural and Rural Development at Iowa State University, as its first agricultural economics fellow.
Alejandro Plastina
The Agricultural Economics Fellowship is a new program designed to nurture a promising leader in the field. Plastina will be engaged with Farm Foundation for one year, during which he will have the opportunity to provide thought leadership through publications and speaking appearances, expand his professional network and manage high-visibility projects. He will participate in Farm Foundation programs and events; network with and be mentored by staff in the USDA s Office of the Chief Economist; and mentor and meet with participants in Farm Foundation s suite of next-generation development programs.