Jason Grant

Jason Grant is the W.G. Wysor Professor of Agriculture and Director of the Center for Agricultural Trade at Virginia Tech’s Department of Agricultural and Applied Economics. He holds a Ph.D. from Purdue University (2007), an M.S. from the University of Guelph (2003), and a B.A. from the University of Lethbridge (2000). His research focuses on agricultural trade policy, international development, and the economic impacts of trade policies, with a particular emphasis on regional trade agreements, sanitary/phytosanitary (SPS) measures, and climate adaptation.

Grant’s expertise includes analyzing trade disputes, tariff-rate quotas, and the effects of non-tariff barriers. He leads the Center for Agricultural Trade, which educates students and collaborates with policymakers. Notable awards include the USDA Bruce Gardner Award (2020) and the AAEA’s top Choices article award (2021). He serves as associate editor of the American Journal of Agricultural Economics.

• Education:
  • Ph.D., Agricultural Economics, Purdue University (2007)
  • M.S., Agricultural Economics & Business, University of Guelph (2003)
  • B.A., Agricultural Studies & Economics, University of Lethbridge (2000)

His research projects include evaluating regional trade agreements, analyzing SPS standards’ impact on trade, and assessing climate-related disruptions to agricultural markets. He actively advises graduate students and teaches courses on international trade, applied microeconomics, and agricultural policy.

• Awards:
  • USDA Bruce Gardner Award (2020)
  • AAEA Outstanding Choices Article Award (2021)
  • AAEA Honorable Mention for Journal Article (2012)
  • Purdue University APEX Award (2018)

Grant’s recent work examines the 2018–2019 US-China trade conflict, the Ukraine war’s impact on global food markets, and the role of SPS measures in trade. His teaching and advising emphasize preparing students for global agricultural careers through applied research and policy engagement.