Category Archives: Proyectos

Cost-Benefit Analyses to Determine the Economic Viability of Developing Recreational Opportunities in the Rio Hondo Community Forest of Puerto Rico

Budget: $81,355 PI: Héctor Tavárez, Ph.D. Title: Using Cost-Benefit Analyses to Determine the Economic Viability of Developing Recreational Opportunities in the Rio Hondo Community Forest of Puerto Rico Description: Assessment of the economic feasibility of developing recreational opportunities in the Río Hondo Community Forest through cost-benefit analysis. Period: 2021-2025 Donors: McIntire-Stennis, NIFA – USDA

Building Analytical and Global Competencies through Agribusiness and Entrepreneurship Research Internships in Puerto Rico

Budget: $141,616 PI: Alexandra Gregory, Ph.D. Co-PIs: Julio César Hernández, Ph.D. Title: Building Analytical and Global Competencies through Agribusiness and Entrepreneurship Research Internships in Puerto Rico Description: MODExL is a program funded by the National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA), Higher Education Challenge. The program is designed to prepare the next generation of professionals…

Agribusiness and Sustainability for Rural Development. Farmer Training and Learning Assessment in Agribusiness and Soil Health

Budget:$199,580 PI: Alicia Barriga, Ph.D. Co-PIs: Alexandra Gregory, PhD & Gladys Gonzalez, PhD Title: Agribusiness and Sustainability for Rural Development. Farmer Training and Learning Assessment in Agribusiness and Soil Health Period: 2024 – 2026 Donor: NRCS-USDA

Developing a High Quality Human Capital in Agricultural Economics through a Long Distance Program

Budget: $150,000 PI: Julio César Hernández, Ph.D. Title: Developing a High Quality Human Capital in Agricultural Economics through a Long Distance Program Description: The objective of this project is to develop an online degree program in Agricultural Economics. Period: 2018-2021 Donors: NIFA-USDA

Socially Disadvantage Farmers

Budget: $750,000 PI: Alexandra Gregory, Ph.D. Co-PI: Julio César Hernández, Ph.D. Title: Socially Disadvantage Farmers Description: This project provides disadvantaged farmers in Puerto Rico with skills in grant proposal writing and farm management. Period: 2023-2025 Donors: OPPE-USDA

Análisis de la Producción y Costos Locales de Café (Fase I y II)

Budget: $150,000 PI: Julio César Hernandez, Ph.D. Title: Análisis de la Producción y Costos Locales de Café (Fase I y II) Description: Este proyecto estima el costo de producción del café para el año 2023. Period: 2022-2024 Donor: Departamento de Agricultura 

Cost Model to Compensate Farmers

Budget: $400,000 PI: Alicia Barriga, Ph.D. Co-PI: Julio César Hernandez, Ph.D. Title: Cost Model to Compensate Farmers Description: This project develops a model to estimate farm production input costs. Period: 2025-2027 Donors: NRCS-USDA

Rural health and agricultural production in Puerto Rico

Budget: $100,000 PI: Alicia Barriga, Ph.D. Co-PI: Julio César Hernández, Ph.D. Title: Rural health and agricultural production in Puerto Rico Description: This project evaluates the determinants of rural health in Puerto Rico and examines their relationship with agricultural production. Period: 2024-2026 Donors: Hatch-USDA

Asistencia técnica en la producción de cuentas trimestrales y la matriz de insumo producto 2017

Budget: $1,000,000 PIs: Julio César Hernández, Ph.D. & Ricardo Fuentes, Ph.D. Co-PIs: Hector Tavarez, Ph.D. & Alexandra Gregory, Ph.D. Title: Asistencia técnica en la producción de las cuentas trimestrales del producto bruto y la matriz de insumo de producto 2017 Description: La UPRM ofrece asistencia técnica a la Junta de Planificación para la producción de las…

Leading to Federal Agency Employment

Budget: $5,000,000. PI: Esbal Jiménez, Ph.D. Co-PI: Julio César Hernández, Ph.D. Title: LEADING to Federal Agency Employment Description: This project provides students with training and professional skills development to prepare them for employment opportunities across the various USDA agencies. Period: 2024-2028 Donor: NIFA-USD