Christine Whitt

Agricultural Economist
202-694-5288
christine.whitt1@usda.gov

Briefly

Christine Whitt is an agricultural economist in the Farm Economy Branch in the Resource and Rural Economics Division. As a member of the farm income team, her work primarily focuses on assisting in developing topic pages and data products for each release. Christine also works research related to farm production practices and agritourism.

Education

Christine received her Master in applied economics and management from Cornell University, a B.S. in applied economic management from Virginia Tech, and a B.S. in animal and poultry sciences from Virginia Tech.

America’s Farms and Ranches at a Glance: 2022 Edition Rotational Grazing Adoption by Cow-Calf Operations America's Diverse Family Farms: 2021 Edition Agricultural Income and Finance Situation and Outlook: 2021 Edition The Effect on Family Farms of Changing Capital Gains Taxation at Death

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Study Examines How and Where U.S. Cow-Calf Operations Use Rotational Grazing Farmers’ Use of Contracts Has Declined Over Last 25 Years Financial Health Indicators for Family Farms Show a Mixed Picture During the 2020 Coronavirus (Covid-19) Pandemic ERS Modeling Shows Most Farm Estates Would Have No Change in Capital Gains Tax Liability Under Proposed Changes Chapter 12 Bankruptcy Rates Have Increased in Most Agricultural States

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Farm Household Income and Characteristics

Farm Household Well-being Farm Structure and Organization