Bob Parsons

Professor and Extension Professor

Alma mater(s)
  • PhD 1996 Virginia Tech
  • MS 1987 Penn State University
  • BS 1985 Penn State University

Area(s) of expertise

farm management, agricultural extension, rural community development

BIO

Dr. Parsons has been an Extension Economist with the Department of Community Development and Applied Economics at the University of Vermont since 2000. Dr. Parsons works in the area of farm financial management, dairy farm management and marketing, farm succession issues, other farm management issues. Dr. Parsons has published more than 20 refereed articles and numerous extension publications. His research has focused on farm profitability, impacts of technology, and the financial impacts of nutrient management.

Bio

Dr. Parsons has been an Extension Economist with the Department of Community Development and Applied Economics at the University of Vermont since 2000. Dr. Parsons works in the area of farm financial management, dairy farm management and marketing, farm succession issues, other farm management issues. Dr. Parsons has published more than 20 refereed articles and numerous extension publications. His research has focused on farm profitability, impacts of technology, and the financial impacts of nutrient management.