Fafanyo Asiseh

Fafanyo Asiseh serves as an Associate Professor in the Department of Economics at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University. Their research aligns with UN Sustainable Development Goals related to poverty reduction and economic prosperity through agricultural and development economics.

Research interests center on agricultural economics with emphasis on food security, gender economics, and rural development. Key focus areas include credit access disparities in Sub-Saharan Africa, price volatility in agricultural markets, and racial/gender disparities among small farms in North Carolina. Their work integrates intersectionality frameworks to analyze household economics and farm sustainability.

Recent publications show strong trends in agricultural policy analysis and econometric modeling of food systems. The research portfolio demonstrates consistent output since 2009 with 30 scholarly contributions, including high-impact articles in journals like Applied Economic Perspectives and Policy and Journal of Rural Studies. Key themes include hemp production sustainability, maize market volatility, and structural barriers facing minority farmers.

Teaching responsibilities include Health Economics, Principles of Economics (MACRO), and Statistics for Decision Making. Professional service includes roles as Chairperson and Discussant for academic conferences. The h-index of 19 reflects significant scholarly impact with 12 Scopus citations for their 2023 small farms study alone.

Research occurs within North Carolina's agricultural context with focus on rural communities. Collaborations span multiple institutions including University of Idaho and University of Ghana, with international partnerships across Sub-Saharan Africa addressing food insecurity and agricultural credit systems.