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Title: Assistant Professor and Associate Director, University of Florida, Center for Tropical Agriculture
Department: Food and Resource Economics
Specialty: Agricultural Economics
Telephone: 305-246-7001 Ext. 272
Suncom: 478-7001 x 272
E-mail: EAEvans@ifas.ufl.edu
Ph.D., 1999: University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida -- Food and Resource Economics
M.S., 1982: University of the West Indies, Trinidad and Tobago, West Indies -- Agricultural Economics
B.S., 1979: University of the West Indies, Trinidad and Tobago, West Indies -- Agriculture
Associate Director (2004 to present), University of Florida, Center for Tropical Agriculture, Homestead, Florida
Assistant Professor (2004 to present), University of Florida, Tropical Research and Education Center, Homestead, Florida
Assistant Research Scientist/Assistant Executive Director(2002 to 2004), International Agricultural Trade and Policy Center, Food and Resource Economics Department, University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida
Visiting Assistant Professor/Assistant In (1999 to 2002), Food and Resource Economics Department, University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida
Research Assistant (1995 to 1999), Food and Resource Economics Department, University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida
Project/Senior Economist (1991 to 1994), Caribbean Agricultural Research and Development Institute, (CARDI) Trinidad and Tobago, West Indies
Economist (1983 to 1991), Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Secretariat, Georgetown, Guyana, South America
Lecturer (1981 to 1983), Middle Management Certificate Course, Extra-mural Studies Unit, University of the West Indies, Trinidad and Tobago, West Indies
Tutor/ Research Assistant (1980 to 1982), Dept. of Agricultural Economics and Farm Management, University of the West Indies, Trinidad and Tobago, West Indies
Laboratory Assistant (1979 to 1980), Dept. of Soil Science, University of the West Indies, Trinidad and Tobago, West Indies
Planning Officer (summer 1979), Ministry of Agriculture , Jamaica West Indies
Research Assistant (summer 1978), Ministry of Agriculture , Jamaica West Indies
ASSIGNMENT
60% Extension
40% Research
International Trade and Development;
Policy Analysis;
Commodity Research;
Sanitary and Phytosanitary Issues;
Pest Risk Analysis
"Improving Water Quality at the Watershed Level by Targeting High-return Stakeholders" USDA/CSREES. 2003-06.
"Foliar Acid Applications to Prevent Iron Deficiency in Tropical Fruit Crops Grown in Calcareous Soils." USDA/CSREES/Tropical and Subtropical Agricultural Research Program. 2003-06.
"Development of Preventative Integrated Pest Management Vegetable Production Systems for South Florida for the Post Methylbromide Era." USDA/CSREES/Tropical and Subtropical Agricultural Research Program. 2003-06.
"Economics of Managing Invasive Species in Tropical and Sub-Tropical Areas of the United States of America." USDA/CSREES/Tropical and Subtropical Agricultural Research Program. 2003-06.
"Economic Analysis of Malaleuca Control in Florida." USDA/ARS. 2003-07.
"Potential Economic and Trade Impacts of Selected Invasive Pests and Diseases on Florida 's Ornamental Industry." USDA/CSREES/Tropical and Subtropical Agricultural Research Program. 2002-04.
RESEARCH GRANTS
$1.5 millions as PI or CO-PI
AWARDS & RECOGNITIONS
Recipient of the Dr. Frederick Prochaska Award for Outstanding Ph.D. Dissertation (1999), Food and Resource Economics Department, University of Florida , Gainesville, Florida, 2000
Recipient of the J.E. Ross International Travel Award, University of Florida , Gainesville, Florida, 1999
University of Florida/Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences, Multicultural Student Award based on academic performance, 1997
University of Florida/Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences, International Graduate Student Award for having a cumulative GPA of 4.0, 1996
Findings of Master's Thesis cited in regional study entitled "CARICOM in the Year 2000". Study was commissioned by the Eight Meetings of the Conference of Heads of Government of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM), 1986
Refereed Journal Articles:
Ranjan, R., and E. Evans. "Private Responses to Public Incentives for Invasive Species Management." Journal of Environmental and Resource Economics (submitted)
Evans, E. and J. VanSickle. "The Dilemma of Safer and Freer Trade: The Case of the US Nursery Industry." Choices (First Quarter) May 2004. http://www.choicesmagazine.org/2004-1/2004-1-06.htm
Evans, E. and L. Rankine. "The US Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002: Implications for CARICOM Sugar Producers" Journal of the Caribbean Agro-Economic Society, 6(1):51-72, October 2003.
VanSickle, J., E. Evans and R. Emerson. "U.S.-Canadian Tomato Wars: An Economist Tries to Make Sense out of Recent Anti-Dumping Suits." Journal of Agricultural and Applied Economics, 35(2): 283-296, August 2003.
Evans, E. "Economic Dimensions of Invasive Species." Choices (Second Quarter). http://www.choicemagazine.org/2003-2/2003-2-02.htm, 2003.
Evans, E. and L. Rankine. "The US Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002: Implications for CARICOM Sugar Producers." Journal of Farm and Business (forthcoming December 2003).
Evans, E., S. Na Lampang, J. VanSickle. "Near-Term Prospects for the U.S. Sugar Industry." International Sugar Journal, 104(1238): 68-81, February 2002.
Singh, R., E. Evans, and S. Roberts. "Non-Trade Concerns and Special and Differential Treatment." Journal of Farm and Business, 5(2): 1-20, January 2002.
Evans, E., C. Davis. "Recent Developments in the U.S. Sugar and Sweeteners Markets: Implications for CARICOM Tariff Rate Quota Holders." Social and Economic Studies 49(4):1-36, December, 2000.
Evans, E., and C. Davis. "Policy Options for the Poultry (Broiler) Industry in Trinidad and Tobago under a Liberalized Trade Regime." Journal of Farm and Business, 4(1):1-11, March 2000.
Book Chapters:
Evans, E., and C. Davis. "Dynamics of the US High Fructose Corn Syrup (HFCS) Market." in Sugar and Related Sweeteners Markets: International Perspectives, A. Schmitz, T. Spreen, W. Messina and C. Moss, (Editors), Wallinford, Oxon: CABI Publishing, 2002.
Davis, C., Ballayram, E. Evans, and C. Y. Thomas. "Trade Liberalization and Small Economies: The Case of the Caribbean Community." in Agricultural Globalization, Trade and the Environment, C. Moss, G. Rausser, A. Schmitz, T. Taylor and D. Zilberman (Editors), Northwell MA: Kluwer Academic Publishers, 2001.
Extension Digital Information Source (EDIS) Publications:
Edward A. Evans and Sikavas Nalampang. "World, U.S. and Florida Avocado Situation and Outlook" FE639, EDIS, Food and Resource Economics Department, University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida, May 2006.
Edward A. Evans. "Value Added Agriculture: Is It Right for Me?" FE638, EDIS, Food and Resource Economics Department, University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida, May 2006.
Edward A. Evansand Alan Hodges. "Potential Impacts of Agritourism in South Miami-Dade County" FE637, EDIS, Food and Resource Economics Department, University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida, May 2006.
Edward A. Evans. "Cinco Cosas que el Productor Agrícola puede Hacer para Mejorar las Ganancias de su Negocio" FE623, EDIS, Food and Resource Economics Department, University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida, December 2005.
Edward A. Evans. "Florida Avocado Production and Profitability Analysis" FE575, EDIS, Food and Resource Economics Department, University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida, November 2005.
Edward A. Evans. "Tratado de Libre Comercio de America Central y Repúbica Dominicana (TLCAC-RD): ¿Qué Hay en Ello para la Agricultura de Florida?" FE574, EDIS, Food and Resource Economics Department, University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida, November 2005.
Edward A. Evans. "Análisis Marginal: Un Procedimiento Económico para Seleccionar Tecnologías o Prácticas Alternativas" FE573, EDIS, Food and Resource Economics Department, University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida, September 2005.
Edward A. Evans. "Entendiendo las Tasas de Cambio: Es el Debilitamiento del Dólar Americano--Bueno, Malo o Indiferente para los Agricultores y Negocios Agrícolas en Florida?" FE572, EDIS, Food and Resource Economics Department, University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida, September 2005.
Edward A. Evans. "Five Things an Agricultural Producer Can Do to Improve Business Profitability" FE569, EDIS, Food and Resource Economics Department, University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida, August 2005.
Edward A. Evans. "Marginal Analysis: An Economic Procedure for Selecting Alternative Technologies/Practices" FE565, EDIS, Food and Resource Economics Department, University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida, June 2005.
Edward A. Evans. "Central American Free Trade Agreement-Dominican Republic (CAFTA-DR): What's in It for Florida Agriculture?" FE564, EDIS, Food and Resource Economics Department, University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida, June 2005.
Edward A. Evans, Robert Degner,and Kimberly Morgan. "Seis Maneras de Mejorar las Ganancias de Lichi en el Sur de Florida" FE548, EDIS, Food and Resource Economics Department, University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida, April 2005.
Edward A. Evans, Robert Degner, Jonathan Crane, Ray Rafie, and Carlos Balerdi. "¿Es Todavía Lucrativo Cultivar Lichi en la Florida?" FE547, EDIS, Food and Resource Economics Department, University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida, April 2005.
Edward A. Evans. "Understanding Exchange Rates: A Weakening U.S. Dollar--Good, Bad, or Indifferent for Florida Farmers and Agribusinesses?" FE546, EDIS, Food and Resource Economics Department, University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida, April 2005.
Edward A. Evans. "Entendiendo el Acuerdo de Medidas Sanitarias y Fitosanitarias (MSF) de la Organización Mundial del Comercio (OMC)." FE530, EDIS, Food and Resource Economics Department, University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida, February 2005.
Edward A. Evans. "Problemas Potenciales que Enfrenta la Industria de Viveros en los Estados Unido." FE529, EDIS, Food and Resource Economics Department, University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida, February 2005.
Edward A. Evans. "Understanding the Trade Adjustment Assistance (TAA) for Farmers Program." FE498, EDIS, Food and Resource Economics Department, University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida, January 2005.
Edward A. Evans, Robert Degner,and Kimberly Morgan. "Six Ways to Improve the Profitability of Lychee in South Florida." FE497, EDIS, Food and Resource Economics Department, University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida, November 2004.
Edward A. Evans, Robert Degner, Jonathan Crane, Ray Rafie, and Carlos Balerdi. "Is It Still Profitable to Grow Lychee in Florida?" FE496, EDIS, Food and Resource Economics Department, University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida, November 2004.
Edward A. Evans. "Understanding the WTO Sanitary and Phytosanitary Agreement." FE492, EDIS, Food and Resource Economics Department, University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida, August 2004.
Edward A. Evans. "Potential Problems Facing the U.S. Nursery Industry." FE491, EDIS, Food and Resource Economics Department, University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida, August 2004.
Edward A. Evans. "Economic dimensions of the problem of invasive species." FE386, EDIS, Food and Resource Economics Department, University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida, June 2003.
Edward A. Evans, M. Langham, and L. Polopolus. "Historical Analysis of the Economic Contribution of the Everglades Research and Education Center (EREC)," FE327, EDIS, Food and Resource Economics Department, University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida, January 2002.
International Agricultural Trade and Policy Center (IATPC) Publications:
Edward A. Evans, John J. VanSickle. "The Dilemma Of Safer And Freer Trade: The Case Of The U.S. Nursery Industry." PBTC 03-12, IATPC, Food and Resource Economics Department, University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida, October 2003.
Edward A. Evans. "Economic Dimensions Of The Problem Of Invasive Species." PBTC 03-04, IATPC, Food and Resource Economics Department, University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida, April 2003.
Edward A. Evans. "Bridging The Communication Gap Between Economists And Biological Scientists In The Management Of Invasive Species." MGTC 03-13, IATPC, Food and Resource Economics Department, University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida, November 2003.
Edward A. Evans, T. H. Spreen, J. L. Knapp. "Economic Issues Of Invasive Pests And Diseases And Food Safety." MGTC 02-02, IATPC, Food and Resource Economics Department, University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida, December 2002.
Edward A. Evans, Sikavas Na Lampang, John VanSickle. "Near Term Prospects For The U.S. Sugar Industry." JRTC 02-01, IATPC, Food and Resource Economics Department, University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida, December 2002.
Non-refereed Journal Articles (Since 2000):
Evans, E., T. Spreen, and J. Knapp. "Economic Issues of Invasive Pests and Diseases and Food
Safety." International Agricultural Trade and Policy Center (IATPC) Publication Series PBTC 03-4, Food and Resource Economics Department, Gainesville, Florida, 2002. 2002VanSickle, J., and E. Evans. "Trade and Investment: Opportunity and Constraints between the
United States and South Korea." Paper presented at the First AJOU University/University of Florida Economic Forum for Kyonggi Province/State of Florida Cooperation, Changing Conditions and Challenges Ahead for Kyonggi/Florida Economic Cooperation. Kyonggi, South Korea, 2002.Evans, E., J. Jung, J. VanSickle, and R. Emerson. "A Test to Determine Like Products: The Case of
the Greenhouse Tomatoes." Food Resource and Economics Department, University of Florida, Gainesville FL, 2002.Evans, E. "A Conceptual Synthesis of the US Sugar and High Fructose Corn Sweetener (HFCS)
Markets: Trade and Welfare Implications." International Working Paper Series, IW 02-1, Food and Resource Economics Department, Gainesville, Florida, 2002.
Evans, E., J. VanSickle, and R. Ranjan "Economics of Managing Invasive Species in Tropical and
Subtropical Areas of the USA: Case Study Development." Invited presentation at Australian Bureau of Agricultural Resource and Economics (ABARE), Canberra, Australia, May 2004.Evans, E., J. VanSickle, and R. Ranjan "Economics of Managing Invasive Species in Tropical and
Subtropical Areas of the USA: Case Study Development." Invited presentation at Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry (MAF) Wellington, New Zealand, May 2004.Evans, Edward. "Facilitating International Trade While Protecting U.S. Domestic Agriculture and Natural Ecosystem from Invasive Species: The Dilemma." Paper presented at the Third International Agricultural Trade and Policy Conference, Naples Beach Hotel & Golf Club, Naples, FL. December 3-4, 2003.
Evans, Edward. "The Economic Dimensions of Managing Invasive Species." Paper presented at the J. Wayne Reitz Seminar Series, Department of Food and Resource Economics, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL (March). 2003.
Evans, E. "The Economic Dimensions of Managing Invasive Species." Invited presentation at the University of Hawaii, Manoa Campus, Honolulu HI (February). 2003
Evans, Edward. "Invasive Species: The Case of U.S. Nursery Industry." Paper presented at the Southern Region Agricultural Outlook Conference, Atlanta, GA, September 29 October 1, 2003.
Evans, E., "Bridging The Communication Gap Between Economists And Biological Scientists In The Management Of Invasive Species." Paper presented at the 39th Annual Meeting of the Caribbean Food Crop Society, Grenada West Indies, July 2003.
Evans, E., T. Spreen, and J. Knapp. "Economic Issues of Invasive Pests and Diseases and Food
Safety." Paper presented at 2nd International Agricultural Trade & Policy Conference, Gainesville, Florida, November 2002.Evans, E. and Lloyd Rankine. "The US Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002:
Implications for CARICOM Sugar Producers" Paper presented at the Twenty-Fourth West Indies Agricultural Economics Conference, Grenada West Indies, July 2002.Evans, E., S. Na Lampang, J. VanSickle. "Near-Term Prospects for the U.S. Sugar Industry." Paper
presented at 1st International Agricultural Trade & Policy Conference, Gainesville, Florida, October 31 -November 2, 2001Evans, E., R. Ward, and C. Davis "Time-Varying Parameters in the Demand for High Fructose
Corn Syrup." Paper presented at 2001 AAEA Annual Meeting, Chicago, August 5-8, 2001.Evans, E., S. Na Lampang, J. VanSickle. "Prospects for the U.S. Sugar Industry." Paper
presented at FTAA, the WTO, & New Farm Legislation Conference San Antonio, Texas, May 23-24, 2000.