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Samantha Ayoub

Associate Economist

sayoub@fb.org

Samantha is originally from northeast Georgia where she was an active 4-H and FFA member. After graduating from the University of Georgia with a BSA in Agricultural and Applied Economics, she worked for USDA NRCS in Lincoln, Nebraska. She then received her Master of Science in Agricultural and Resources Economics from Colorado State University with a two-part thesis entitled “Exploring Heterogeneous Motives Behind Animal Welfare Management: A Focus on Fed Cattle”.

Areas of Expertise:

  • Tax Policy
  • Food Safety
  • Labor Markets
  • Environment, Water & Air
  • Biotechnology and Biofortification
  • Climate / Sustainability
  • Farm Bill Conservation Programs

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