Justin B. Winikoff

Research Agricultural Economist
justin.winikoff@usda.gov

Briefly

Justin Winikoff is a research agricultural economist in the Rural Economy Branch of the Resource and Rural Economics Division.

Background

Prior to joining ERS in July 2020, Justin completed his doctorate in agricultural and applied economics at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. His primary research interests are energy and natural resource economics, with an emphasis on the interactions between energy production and local communities. His recent work has focused on local wind energy siting decisions and regulation.

Education

Justin received his doctorate in agricultural and applied economics from the University of Wisconsin-Madison in May 2020. Prior to his graduate studies, he attended Rice University, where he received his B.A. in mathematical economic analysis and policy studies.

Professional Affiliations

Justin is a member of the Agricultural and Applied Economics Association (AAEA); the American Economic Association (AEA); and the Association for Environmental and Resource Economists (AERE).

Utility-Scale Solar and Wind Development in Rural Areas: Land Cover Change (2009–20) The Role of Commercial Energy Payments in Agricultural Producer Income Rural America at a Glance: 2023 Edition

Agricultural Land Near Solar and Wind Projects Usually Remained in Agriculture After Development Energy Payments to Farmers Vary According to Farm Size, Energy Markets, Location Oil Booms Can Reduce Lifetime Earnings and Delay Retirement