Dr. Kristen Park

Biography

Kristen Park is an Extension Associate in the Food Industry Management Program at Cornell University. She holds a Master's degree in Animal Science from Michigan State University and a Master's degree in Agricultural, Resource, and Managerial Economics from Cornell University. Kristen conducts applied research on a variety of food marketing issues, with a notable focus on the fresh produce distribution system. She has led the development of 11 case studies examining the retail supply chains of multiple, regionally produced foods. Her recent projects have investigated produce procurement practices and food safety in retail settings, as well as assessments related to minimum wage increases. Kristen has co-authored chapters in the book 'Growing Local: Case Studies on Local Food Supply Chains', and has conducted extensive research using census data from multi-country growing regions in New York, evaluating the current and future production potential of fruits and vegetables and the viability of the food and beverage industry in New York State. She is the author of a series of research projects and reports produced for the Produce Marketing Association and Fresh Track reports. Additionally, she edits the series 'Smart Marketing', which provides market research updates and advice to agricultural communities and coordinates international field trips for Cornell students to trade association conventions.

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