Raszap Skorbiansky, S., & Vourazeris, K. (2025, June). Poultry health: HPAI and organics. Organic Voice, Organic Farmers Association. https://lnkd.in/e7k6K7hM

This article, published in the June 2025 issue of Organic Voice, explores the intersection of animal health and organic farming systems, with a focus on Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI). The piece examines how HPAI affects organic poultry operations, the economic implications for producers, and strategies to improve biosecurity and resilience in organic systems.

My dissertation examines the role of technology and investment in strengthening the resilience of food supply chains, with a particular focus on Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA), traceability, and international trade.

• Essay 1: "Value of Information of Improved Traceability in the Fresh Produce Industry"
  This study evaluates the economic benefits of improved traceability tools in managing food safety incidents. Using a dynamic Markov model, I estimate how faster outbreak detection and response can reduce revenue losses in the leafy greens sector and quantify the value of information (VOI) generated by enhanced supply chain transparency.

• Essay 2: "Dynamic Entry into Controlled Environment Agriculture"
  This essay models vertical farming as a strategic investment under uncertainty. Applying the Strategic Net Present Value (SNPV) framework, I simulate how firms respond to supply and demand shocks, learning effects, and policy signals when deciding whether and when to enter CEA production. The study offers insights into the barriers and potential for broader adoption of vertical farming.

• Essay 3: "Policy, Pricing, and Production: Evaluating the Effects of U.S. Price Floors and Greenhouse Investment on Mexican Tomato Exports"
  Focusing on the U.S.–Mexico tomato trade, this research examines how non-tariff trade measures and domestic investment incentives influence greenhouse expansion and export behavior. I use an event-study design to analyze how changes in the tomato trade suspension agreements shaped export responses and market dynamics in Mexico’s tomato sector.

Together, these essays offer an integrated perspective on how data, technology, and policy can be leveraged to improve efficiency, resilience, and sustainability in fresh produce supply chains.

Vourazeris, Kelsey; Manfredo, Mark; Kozicki, Michael: “Risk Aversion and the Adoption of Emerging Traceability Technologies”. Developing the conceptual framework and outlining the case study.

This project explores how risk preferences influence the adoption of early-stage traceability technologies in the fresh produce industry. Using a mean-variance framework and a hypothetical case study of a novel identifier system, the analysis considers how volatility reduction and implementation costs affect the break-even conditions for different types of firms. The study aims to provide insights for technology developers and policymakers interested in improving food safety through targeted innovation adoption strategies.