Adam Kantrovich, Ph.D. | Source | Extension Associate Professor of Agribusiness at Clemson University
Adam Kantrovich, Ph.D.
Economic policy plays a significant role in agriculture, especially when trade war situations arise. Kantrovich's expertise focuses on agribusiness and the impact economic policy, trade wars and tariffs have on the agriculture economy. Kantrovich also hold expertise in agricultural farm financial analysis, ag. labor challenges, and taxation as the Director of the Clemson University Extension Tax School.
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Clemson University
Extension Associate Professor of Agribusiness
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Statehouse Report – BIG STORY: Farmers in S.C. face an uncertain future
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“Farmers have always had a significant amount of risk in their daily lives that brings with it stress. It has become more stressful over the last few years, and 2020 was no exception. But for many, 2021 may be just as stressful if not more so. Many within the agricultural industry do not discuss how mental health plays just as important of a role as physical health does in their family life, as well as in the success of the farm. It is important that farmers know there are resources available to them through a great number of groups, organizations and other entities to receive the mental health care that is needed."
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“Although 2020 was a difficult year for everyone, it provided and highlighted various needs in agriculture and our food chain. I believe there will be an invigorated focus in the coming year(s) in additional plant genetics as well as technology development that can eliminate some of the need for human interaction required within our food systems, such as robotic or automated planting and harvesting equipment for specialty crops, and within the food processing industry."
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The last five years have been insane. Hurricanes, freezes, the trade war and now this.
