About
Brady Deaton, Jr. is a Professor and McCain Family Chair in Food Security at the University of Guelph's Department of Food, Agricultural and Resource Economics. Holding a Ph.D. in Agricultural Economics from Michigan State University, he has served as President of the Canadian Agricultural Economics Society and as an editor for the Canadian Journal of Agricultural Economics. His leadership spans teaching, research, and outreach programs, with recognition including the University of Guelph's Teaching Excellence Award (2010), Ontario Agricultural College's Distinguished Extension Award (2018), and the Canadian Agricultural Economics Society's Outstanding Journal Article Award (2021).
- Ph.D., Agricultural Economics, Michigan State University
Deaton's research focuses on food security, land tenure, and water sharing arrangements, particularly in Indigenous communities. His recent work examines farmland price dynamics, climate change impacts, and policy frameworks for sustainable agricultural systems. Collaborative projects with students like Nicholas Bannon and Jamie Naylor highlight his mentorship in empirical studies.
Key trends in his publications include: (1) Farmland valuation and rental market analysis; (2) Climate vulnerability in agricultural economics; (3) Water governance and intergovernmental collaboration; and (4) Policy evaluation for food security. His work on First Nations water sharing arrangements and heir property dynamics underscores cross-disciplinary engagement with legal, social, and environmental economics.
- Fellow of the Canadian Agricultural Economics Society (2023)
- Outstanding Journal Article Award (2021)
- Distinguished Extension Award (2018)
- Teaching Excellence Award (2010)
Deaton's advisory roles include mentoring graduate researchers on topics like climate risk and tenant stewardship. His projects, such as the Ontario Farmland Value and Rental Value Survey (funded by OMAFRA), integrate applied economics with public policy. Collaborative teams at the University of Guelph and USDA Forest Service demonstrate his multisector approach to addressing food security and land management challenges.
