Matthew Mariola

Matthew Mariola is Associate Professor and Chair of Environmental Studies at the College of Wooster, researching sustainable agriculture transitions among small farming communities globally.

Research Scope: Fieldwork includes Ohio Amish cooperatives, Thai villages, and Chilean agrarian communities. His work examines barriers to ecological farming adoption and local food system viability.

Key Publications:

• Analysis of local food consumer behavior (2022)
• Studies on farm diversification drivers (2021)
• Cross-cultural sustainability comparisons (2017)

Teaching: Develops experiential courses including Sustainable Agriculture labs and Food Systems seminars. Advises student research on organic farming cooperatives and waste management.

Education:

• Ph.D., Rural Sociology, Ohio State University
• M.S., Environmental Studies, Wisconsin-Madison
• B.A., Anthropology, College of Wooster