Extension Economics
News and Announcements!!!
AWARD ANNOUNCEMENT
Please join us in congratulating our esteemed team: Principal Investigator Dr. Sawssan Boufous, along with Co-Principal Investigators Dr. Brian Hurd and Mr. Eduardo Medina.
On July 18th, 2024, the USDA's Natural Resource Conservation Service (NRCS) officially announced the 2023 NRCS Classic Innovation Grants awardees. Dr. Sawssan Boufous, Assistant Professor and Extension Specialist of the Extension Economics Department, was awarded $947,003 for her project "Carbon Farming: What Do Growers Want?" along with Dr. Brian Hurd and Mr. Eduardo Medina from the Agricultural Economics and Agricultural Business and Extension Economics Departments. The project, led by NMSU in partnership with the University of Florida, seeks to understand farmers' preferences for carbon farming and their participation in conservation programs to mitigate climate change effects. The project also intends to improve carbon farming literacy and raise awareness of conservation programs, particularly among socially disadvantaged farmers. Project outcomes are expected to foster collaboration among researchers, growers, and carbon market professionals, leveraging carbon farming to mitigate climate change and improve farmers' economic resiliency. By leading this initiative that addresses the intersection of agricultural production and environmental issues, ACES will continue to have a positive impact on food and fiber production environmental stewardship in New Mexico and across the United States.
Programs and Research
- Community Resources and Economic Development
- CREATE BRIDGES
- Stronger Economies Together (SET)
- Agribusiness Accelerator Demonstration and Training Farm
- LandLink
Publications
- Economics Research Extension Publications
- Cost and Return Estimates (CARE) for Farms and Ranches 2013-2021]
Faculty
J. Michael Patrick
Associate Professor
Phone: 575-646-5682
Mobile: 575-202-4253
jmpat@nmsu.edu
Patrick Profile
Pilja Vitale
Assistant Professor
Statewide Agent - Budgets
Phone: 575-646-7577
pilja@nmsu.edu
Vitale Profile
Jason Banegas
Assistant Professor
Statewide Agent - Forecasting
Phone: 575-646-5928
Mobile: 505-573-3555
zumbabwe@nmsu.edu
Banegas Profile
Alexander Wilson
Assistant Professor
Statewide Agent - Value Added
Phone: 503-989-4283
wilson85@nmsu.edu
Wilson Profile
