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Christopher McIntosh is a Professor and Department Head in the Department of Agricultural Economics and Rural Sociology at the University of Idaho, College of Agricultural and Life Sciences. He is actively engaged in research, teaching, and academic leadership, with a strong focus on agricultural economics and policy.
Education:
- Ph.D., Texas A&M University, 1987
- M.S., University of Idaho, 1981
- B.S., University of Idaho, 1978
His research centers on production economics, agricultural policy analysis, modeling of supply relationships, productivity, and decision-making under uncertainty. He has extensively studied price forecasting, environmental and commodity policy impacts, and agribusiness management, with particular attention to Idaho's potato industry. His teaching includes courses on farm management, quantitative decision-making, agricultural prices, and policy.
The 10 most recent publications reflect a consistent focus on empirical economic analysis in agriculture, especially in potato production, pricing, and genetic modification. Themes include policy evaluation, supply chain coordination, identity preservation in GM crops, and state fiscal forecasting. His work combines econometric modeling, field data, and policy relevance.
Scientific Awards and Honors:
- Editor, Journal of Agricultural and Resource Economics (JARE), 2012–2016
- Western Agricultural Economics Association, Undergraduate Teaching Award (with >10 years experience), 2010
- CALS R.M. Wade Excellence in Teaching Award, University of Idaho, 2009
McIntosh has been involved in advising and research leadership, including editorial roles and contributions to extension programs like the Digital Economy Program and Idaho AgBiz. He has secured research funding and contributed to public policy analysis, particularly in Idaho’s agricultural and fiscal domains. While specific students are not listed, his role as a professor and department head implies graduate student mentorship.
He is affiliated with research teams focusing on rural economic development, agricultural policy, and data-driven decision support systems in agriculture. His work bridges academic research with practical applications in agribusiness and public administration.
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