Staff Biographical Page: Hodan Farah Wells

Briefly

Hodan Farah Wells, an economist with the Economic Research Service, joined USDA in September 2004. As part of the consumption team in the Diet, Safety, and Health Economics Branch, she is responsible for identifying and evaluating economic factors affecting dietary trends, communicating research findings in publications and presentations, and updating U.S. food consumption/disappearance and food loss data. Her current research focuses on food consumption trends.

Education

Hodan received her M.A. in Agricultural Economics from Washington State University. She also holds an M.A. in Public Affairs from the University of Minnesota and a B.A. in Anthropology from George Mason University.

Professional Affiliations

Hodan is a member of the American Agricultural Economics Association.

Publications

ERS publications by this author

Buzby, J.C., H.A. Farah, and G. Vocke. Will Consumers and Producers Make the Switch to Whole Grains? Amber Waves, June 2005.

Buzby, J.C. and H.A. Farah. Redesigned Food Consumption Data System, Amber Waves, February 2005.

Buzby, J.C. and H.A. Farah. Food Consumption (Per Capita) Data System Briefing Room, June 2005.

Presentations

Buzby, J.C. and H.A. Farah. "Grain Industry Response to Dietary Changes," paper presentation at the American Agricultural Economics Association (AAEA) Annual Meeting in Providence, RI, July 24-27, 2005.

Buzby, J.C. and H.A. Farah. "U.S. Food Consumption Data System," presentation at Food for Thought, Economic Research Service, USDA, March 10, 2005.

Buzby, J.C., H.A. Farah, E. Golan, and J. Putnam. "The Food Consumer: How are American Consumer Demands Changing the Demand for Agricultural Commodities?" Invited presentation at Maryland Agriculture: Searching for the Future Conference in Laurel, Maryland, November 10, 2004.