Recent Highlights from Dr. David Ortega
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EmailDr. David Ortega, MSU Associate Professor and Faculty Laureate in Agricultural, Food, and Resource Economics, recently participated in several high-profile events.
Dr. David Ortega, Associate Professor of Agricultural, Food, and Resource Economics at Michigan State University and Faculty Laureate in the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources, recently engaged in several high-profile events:
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U.S. House of Representatives Testimony
Dr. Ortega testified before the House Agriculture Committee during the hearing titled “The Danger China Poses to American Agriculture” on March 20, 2024. He addressed critical concerns, including Chinese ownership of U.S. agricultural land and its implications for food security. His statement emphasized the complexities of U.S.-China agricultural relations, the economic impact of foreign ownership, and data accessibility issues. LINK -
International Seminars and Talks
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National Taiwan University, May 2024
Dr. Ortega will present a seminar on “The Effectiveness of Misinformation Corrective Strategies and Implications for Consumer Food Choices and Policy Attitudes.” -
South African Association for Food Science and Technology, October 2024
He delivered an invited talk at the association’s annual conference, exploring the same theme of misinformation and its influence on consumer behavior and policy perspectives. (See photo from the event reception below.) -
University of Pretoria, October 2024
Dr. Ortega led a seminar titled “Exploring Experimental Methods in Applied Economics Research” at the Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences.
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Stay tuned for more updates on Dr. Ortega's impactful work in agricultural and food economics!
