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Kathleen Sexsmith is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Agricultural Economics, Sociology, and Education. Her research focuses on gender and rural development, particularly in domestic and international contexts. In the U.S., she studies the impacts of gender, legal status, and geographical isolation on the living and working conditions of the Latin American workforce in agricultural industries. This includes investigating workplace safety, health access, housing, and employment conditions, as well as participation in sustainable agriculture initiatives. Sexsmith's international research explores gender dynamics in sustainable agriculture initiatives, emphasizing voluntary certifications and responsible investments, with a focus on climate-smart agricultural programming in Central America. She is also engaged in community outreach and advocacy, aimed at building partnerships with organizations that support underserved populations in agriculture. Sexsmith holds a Ph.D. in Development Sociology from Cornell University and has prior degrees from the University of Oxford and the University of Manitoba. Her commitment to research and community engagement reflects her dedication to understanding and improving the lives of agricultural workers and their environments.
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