Gerald Toland

Gerald Toland serves as Professor of Economics and Department Chair within the Department of Agriculture, Culinology and Hospitality Management at Southwest Minnesota State University's School of Agriculture. He oversees the Agribusiness Management Program and Agriculture - Bachelor of Applied Science curriculum.

Education:

• Doctor of Philosophy, Michigan State University
• Master of Science, Michigan State University
• Bachelor of Science, Pennsylvania State University

His research integrates economic theory with agricultural and food systems management. Primary focus areas include:

• Agribusiness operational economics
• Value chain analysis in agricultural commodities
• Hospitality sector financial modeling
• Culinology product development economics
• Sustainable food system financing
• Rural economic development strategies

As Department Chair, he directs academic programs bridging agricultural science with business management principles. No scientific awards or student advising information appears in available records.