Dr. Jill Hobbs

Professor

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Biography

Jill E. Hobbs is a Distinguished Professor in the Department of Agricultural and Resource Economics at the University of Saskatchewan. With a Ph.D. in Agricultural Economics from the University of Aberdeen and a Master's degree in Economics from the University of Calgary, her research focuses on significant aspects of agri-food supply chains, consumer behaviour, and food policy. She has extensively studied topics such as supply chain resilience, traceability, and consumer attitudes towards novel food products and technologies. Notably, she has addressed the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on food supply chains through her published works, attracting attention for her insights into consumer trust and behaviors in changing market conditions. Hobbs is recognized as a Fellow of the Canadian Agricultural Economics Society, reflecting her contributions to the field. Throughout her career, she has received several accolades and funding for innovative research projects aimed at enhancing crop resiliency and efficiency, indicating her influence and dedication to sustainable agricultural practices.

Research Interests

Courses

AREC 348.3 – Food Economics Consumer Behaviour AREC 440.3 – Agricultural Marketing Systems AREC 840.3 – Economics Agri-Food Marketing

Requirements for University of Saskatchewan

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:19
Reading
Required:19
Writing
Required:19
Speaking
Required:19
Total
Required:86
Duolingo
Overall Score
Required:120
Overall
Required:120
Prerequisites
Four-year undergraduate degree in a relevant discipline
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Specialization Notes

Standard university-wide graduate requirements apply to most arts and science departments unless otherwise specified by the program.