Justin Bina

Justin Bina is an Assistant Professor in the Morrison School of Agribusiness at Arizona State University (ASU). His research focuses on behavioral determinants of food demand, particularly the intersection of exercise, health consciousness, and protein consumption. He contributes to the Meat Demand Monitor (MDM) project, funded by U.S. Beef and Pork Checkoff programs. Bina emphasizes empirical innovation and industry relevance in his work, prioritizing transparency and communication.

Education:

• Ph.D. in Agricultural Economics, Kansas State University
• M.S. in Agricultural Economics, Kansas State University
• B.S. in Agriculture, Kansas State University

Research Interests:

• Consumer behavior in food markets
• Meat and livestock economics
• Food marketing strategies
• Diet, exercise, and health impacts on demand
• Survey design and choice experiments

Awards and Honors:

• 2023 College of Agriculture Dean and Director’s Citation (Kansas State)
• 2023 Gamma Sigma Delta Outstanding Graduate Research Award
• 2019 Western Agricultural Economics Association Outstanding Senior Award
• Graduated summa cum laude from Kansas State

Grants and Projects:

• MDM project: Analyzing U.S. meat demand via industry-funded research
• Studies on pandemic impacts (e.g., federal aid and food spending)

Labs/Teams: Collaborates with the MDM project team and engages in interdisciplinary research with industry partners.