Dave D. Weatherspoon

Dave D. Weatherspoon is a Professor in the Department of Agricultural, Food, and Resource Economics at Michigan State University (MSU) and serves as Associate Provost of Enrollment and Academic Strategic Planning. He holds a Ph.D. in Agricultural Economics from the University of Florida, an M.S. from Penn State, and a B.S. from MSU.

• Ph.D., University of Florida
• M.S., The Pennsylvania State University
• B.S., Michigan State University

His research focuses on food supply chains, nutrition economics, and international development. He has led studies on food deserts, SNAP program effectiveness, and agricultural policy in Rwanda and Malawi. His work bridges industrial organization, food security, and strategic management, with recent publications emphasizing the interplay between dietary diversity and health outcomes in low-income populations.

Scientific awards include the CANR Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Award (2020). He has advised numerous research teams for organizations like the World Bank, USAID, and FAO, and his findings on urban food access have been cited in major media outlets such as the New York Times and BBC. Dave teaches courses in food industry marketing and industrial organization, with a career spanning academic, policy, and global development domains.