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Cornell Dyson School of Applied Economics & Management

• United States
• Higher Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Professor

  • Jun 2022 - Present



Cornell University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Associate Professor

  • Jun 2006 - Jun 2022

  Professor Schmit’s research centers on the examination of firm, spatial, and market factors on regional agri-based industry development. Research results are intended to improve agribusiness firms’ marketing and management decision skills, firm performance, and aid in the development of effective agri-based economic development policies. In many agri-based sectors agricultural cooperative organizations serve as key players, with significant economic contributions all along the food value chain.… Show more Professor Schmit’s research centers on the examination of firm, spatial, and market factors on regional agri-based industry development. Research results are intended to improve agribusiness firms’ marketing and management decision skills, firm performance, and aid in the development of effective agri-based economic development policies. In many agri-based sectors agricultural cooperative organizations serve as key players, with significant economic contributions all along the food value chain. As such, applied research on improving the management and effectiveness of cooperatively owned agribusinesses serves a particular emphasis. Current research is centered on regional estimation of agri-based economic development opportunities, related-market effects and implications of biofuels industry development, barriers and opportunities for food manufacturing industry development, and understanding consumer demand and market opportunities for local, value-added food products. Further information on Professor Schmit’s applied research and extension activities are associated with the Cornell Program on Agribusiness and Economic Development (CPAED), the Agricultural Marketing and Management Program Work Team, and the Cooperative Enterprise Program. Program outputs include the development of stakeholder industry conferences, industry and educator publications and materials, and related outreach events. Show less Professor Schmit’s research centers on the examination of firm, spatial, and market factors on regional agri-based industry development. Research results are intended to improve agribusiness firms’ marketing and management decision skills, firm performance, and aid in the development of effective agri-based economic development policies. In many agri-based sectors agricultural cooperative organizations serve as key players, with significant economic contributions all along the food value chain.… Show more Professor Schmit’s research centers on the examination of firm, spatial, and market factors on regional agri-based industry development. Research results are intended to improve agribusiness firms’ marketing and management decision skills, firm performance, and aid in the development of effective agri-based economic development policies. In many agri-based sectors agricultural cooperative organizations serve as key players, with significant economic contributions all along the food value chain. As such, applied research on improving the management and effectiveness of cooperatively owned agribusinesses serves a particular emphasis. Current research is centered on regional estimation of agri-based economic development opportunities, related-market effects and implications of biofuels industry development, barriers and opportunities for food manufacturing industry development, and understanding consumer demand and market opportunities for local, value-added food products. Further information on Professor Schmit’s applied research and extension activities are associated with the Cornell Program on Agribusiness and Economic Development (CPAED), the Agricultural Marketing and Management Program Work Team, and the Cooperative Enterprise Program. Program outputs include the development of stakeholder industry conferences, industry and educator publications and materials, and related outreach events. Show less