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Agricultural Economist

Peyton Ferrier


Dr. Ferrier serves as a senior economist with the livestock team.

Before his current role, Dr. Ferrier worked at USDA's Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS), conducting economic analysis of poultry and egg markets. He also served as a Senior Research Economist at USDA's Economic Research Service (ERS), conducting research on topics such as food safety, trade regulations, and invasive species. Dr. Ferrier's previous experience includes roles at USDA's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) and Grain Inspection, Packers, and Stockyards Administration (GIPSA), as well as a Visiting Professorship at Ursinus College. He holds a Ph.D. in Economics from North Carolina State University.

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