Becca Jablonski is an Associate Professor and Food Systems Extension Economist in the Department of Agricultural and Resource Economics. Dr. Jablonski’s research and extension program comprise two primary areas: 1) evaluating the farm and ranch profitability impacts of sales through non-commodity markets (e.g. local food markets, farm to school programs); and, 2) assessing the community economic impacts of food system policies, investments, and programs, including strategies focused on strengthening rural-urban linkages. As part of her position she co-leads CSU’s Food Systems Initiative and the CSU’s Food Systems Extension team. Dr. Jablonski holds a Ph.D. from Cornell University.