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James Sterns is an Associate Professor in the Department of Applied Economics at Oregon State University (OSU), affiliated with the College of Agricultural Sciences and the Oregon Wine Research Institute (OWRI). He joined OSU in 2013, bringing over a decade of experience from the University of Florida, where he specialized in agribusiness education and research. His work spans international development, institutional economics, and agri-food systems analysis, with a focus on wine industry economics and climate impacts on agriculture.
Education:
- Ph.D. and M.S. in Agricultural Economics, Michigan State University (1997, 1993)
- M.A. in Economics, Michigan State University (1993)
- B.S. in Agricultural Economics and Feed Science, Kansas State University (1986)
Research Interests:
- Agribusiness management and performance
- Institutional economics in global agri-food systems
- Climate change adaptation in agriculture
- Wine industry sustainability and market dynamics
- International development, including work in Cameroon, France, Ecuador, and Haiti
Publications Trends: Recent work emphasizes climate change impacts on Oregon agriculture, wine industry challenges, and sustainable agribusiness models. Earlier research focused on international supply chains, consumer behavior, and institutional frameworks in developing countries.
Awards:
- 2023 Distinguished Professor of the Year (CAS Clubs Leadership Team)
- Multiple teaching awards from AAEA and OSU
- R.M. Wade Award for Excellence in Teaching (2017)
- NACTA Teacher Fellow (2013)
Advising & Grants: Active mentorship of students through honors programs and undergraduate research initiatives. Contributions to the OWRI’s research agenda include analyzing wine industry risks and market trends.
Labs/Teams: Core faculty member of the Oregon Wine Research Institute (OWRI), collaborating on interdisciplinary projects addressing Oregon’s viticulture challenges.
