Favorite Parts of Being an Agricultural Economist at California Department of Food and Agriculture
Miranda, an Agricultural Economist, most enjoys the travel involved in her role at the California Department of Food and Agriculture, highlighting a preference for fieldwork and "working with ag producers and farmers" over desk work. This demonstrates a desire for hands-on experience and engagement within the agricultural community.
Agriculture, Economics, Field Work, Travel, Producer Relations
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Miranda Townsend
Agricultural Economist
California Department of Food and Agriculture
UC Santa Cruz, 2020
UC Davis, Agricultural and Resource Economics Masters Program
Environmental & Related Sciences
Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, Government & Public Sector
Research and Development (R&D)
Pell Grant Recipient
Video Highlights
1. Opportunity to travel for meetings and fieldwork
2. Working directly with farmers and agricultural producers
3. Variety of work experiences, balancing office work with fieldwork
Transcript
What do you enjoy most about being in your current role?
I would say definitely the traveling aspect, when I get to go to meetings or out in the field. Working with ag producers and farmers is fun.
It's definitely a switch-up from my kind of mundane work at home, at my desk by myself. I definitely prefer to go out and travel and work with the producers.