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Dr. Kimberly L. Jensen » Profile
Dr. Kimberly L. Jensen
PhD, Oklahama State

Professor


Primary Affiliation: UT Ag Econ
Expertise: Economics

Office/Contact Address:
Department of Agricultural Economics
University of Tennessee
308 Morgan Hall
Knoxville, TN 37996-4518


Phone: (865) 974-3716
Fax: (865) 974-4829
Email: kjensen@utk.edu
Homepage: web.utk.edu/~kjensen/myhome/KJENSEN.HTM
Dr. Kimberly L. Jensen


Biographical Sketch

[ Preparation / Appointments / Publications / Awards / Activities / Collaborators ]



Professional Preparation:

[1] Ph.D. Agricultural Economics, 1986, Oklahoma State University, Stillwater
[2] M.S. Agribusiness, 1983, Arizona State University, Tempe
[3] B.S. Bio-Agricultural Science (Animal Science Option), 1981, Arizona State University, Tempe

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Appointments:

Professor, Department of Agricultural Economics, University of Tennessee (1999 to present)

Associate Professor, Department of Agricultural Economics, University of Tennessee (1992 to 1999)

Assistant Professor, Department of Agricultural Economics, University of Tennessee (1986 to 1992)

Research Assistant, Oklahoma State University (1983-1986)

Research Assistant, Arizona State University (1981-1983)

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Publications:

(38 in past 5 years)

Jensen, K. and G. Pompelli. "Manufacturing Site Location Preferences by Small Agribusiness Firms," Journal of Small Business Management. (In press, forthcoming 2001).

Jensen, K. and G. Davis. "An Analysis of Export Market Strategies and Barriers Perceptions by U.S. Agricultural HVP Exporters" International Food and Agribusiness Management Review. 1(1998): 509-524.

Adams, B., G. Davis, K. Jensen, and P. Jakus, " Priorities and Preferences in the Allocation of MPP  Branded Funds  to Agribusiness Firms." American Journal of Agricultural Economics. 79(1997): 1319-1331.

Flemings, J. K. Jensen, and G. Davis."A Study of Export Assistance Needs of U.S. H.V.P. Agricultural Exporters," Journal of International Food and Agribusiness Marketing. 3(1997): 21-40.

Jensen, K., L. Adams, S. Hollis, and J. Brooker. "The New Nutrition Labels: A Study of Consumers’ Use for Products." Journal of Food Distribution Research. October 1996: 49-57.

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Synergistic Activities:

Currently am on an externally funded interdisciplinary project to examine decision making by supermarket retailers regarding irradiated red meat products (USDA National Research Initiative-$110,000)

Served as a Vice President and Board member for the Southern Agricultural Economics Association

Served as Co-Chair of Selected Papers, American Agricultural Economics Association

Currently working on a web-based graduate course in Advanced Agribusiness Marketing and have authored agribusiness case studies for the Internet (past funding by USDA Higher Education Challenge Grants)

Recipient of 3 USDA National Research Initiative Grants and have served in three symposia coordinated by the Markets and Trade Program Manager on how to write successful NRI proposals.

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Collaborators:

[1] Collaborators:

George Davis-TAMU, Ann Draughon-UT, Burton English-UT, David Golden-UT, Wes Harrison-LSU, Paul Jakus-UT, Mary Marchant-UK, Jamey Menard-UT, Greg Pompelli-USDA/ERS


[2] Graduate/Post Doctoral Advisors:

(Ph.D.) James Franzmann, Okla. State Univ., (M.S.) SteveTorok, University of Wyoming


[3] Graduate Advisees:

Tamarra Cole (MS-Current), Liliana Falcony (MS-current), Cambrean Gray (MS-current), Charlie Folsom (MS), John Colvett (MS), Zack Vaughn (MS), Scott Hollis (MS), Barry Adams (MS), Jon Ann Flemings (MS)

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Profile last updated on: 6/18/2003 12:54:01 PM