Scott Colby

Scott Colby, Ph.D., is an Assistant Professor of Agribusiness at SUNY Morrisville’s School of Agriculture, Business & Technology. His research bridges agricultural economics, consumer behavior, and environmental policy through econometric analysis of big data.

• Ph.D. in Economics, Washington State University

His work explores:

• Consumer interactions with food environments
• Economic drivers of nutrition and health
• Flood insurance and housing economics
• Shopping frequency impacts on diet
• Food distribution systems
• Climate change mitigation in agriculture

Recent publications focus on climate risk, food access disparities, and behavioral economics. He mentors students in applied agribusiness projects, including food brand development.

Scientific award:

• Grow NY competition, $250,000 prize (2020)

He is currently developing a Master of Science in Food and Agribusiness (FAB) at Morrisville.