Keith Harris

Keith D. Harris is Associate Professor of Agribusiness Management in the Department of Agricultural Economics at Kansas State University. His research analyzes agrifood supply chains within complex networks, focusing on fresh agricultural products (fruits/vegetables) and processed foods (meats/snacks). With 20 years of industry experience at companies like General Mills and Smithfield/Farmland Foods, he explores how competing firms collaborate strategically while maintaining autonomy.

Education includes a BS in Agribusiness (Lincoln University, 1986), MAB (Kansas State, 2006), and PhD in Rural Sociology (University of Missouri, 2012). Teaching covers AGEC 318 (Agribusiness Management Principles), AGEC 700 (Managerial Economics), and supply chain logistics courses.