Kristen Park

Kristen is an extension associate in Cornell’s Food Industry Management Program at Cornell University, conducting applied research on a variety of food marketing issues, most notably for the fresh produce distribution system. She led the development of 11 case studies examining the retail supply chains for multiple, regionally produced foods. Recent projects have examined produce procurement practices around food safety and retailer assessments of minimum wage increases. She also co-authored two chapters in the book Growing Local: Case Studies on Local Food Supply Chains. Kristen also edits a newsletter series, Smart Marketing, which offers market research updates and advice to the ag communities and also has the privilege of selecting and traveling with Cornell students on various international field trips and trade association conventions.