Dr. Richard Vyn
Agricultural Economics
Assistant Professor
Degrees:
Ph.D. Agricultural Economics - University of Guelph
M.Sc (Agr.) Agricultural Economics - University of Alberta
B.A. Business Administration - Dordt College, Iowa
B.Sc. (Agr.) Agri-Business - Dordt College, Iowa
Research Interests:
Currently, research on farmland values is my primary area of interest. My other research interests include agricultural policy, agriculture marketing and profitability analyses of production practices. Recent or current projects include:
- Comparing returns for corn under various marketing strategies
- Assessing the effects of the Greenbelt on farmland prices
- Assessing the impacts of wind turbines on property values
- Evaluating the productivity and profitability of current agricultural practices in Southeast Leamington
- Assessing the economic impact of Ontario’s corn sector
- Profitability analyses of weed control practices
Teaching:
I teach in the Agriculture Diploma program and the Bachelor of Bio-Resource Management degree program at Ridgetown Campus. Courses include:
For potential partners:
I am looking for partners interested in agricultural policy or economic issues. Specific research questions include policy impacts and effectiveness of farm support programs. In addition, I am interested in research questions related to farmland values. For more information, please email me.
Dr. Richard Vyn
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