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Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
Education/Academic qualification
MS, Master of Science: Department of Applied Economics, University of Minnesota, University of Minnesota Twin Cities
Award Date: Jun 15 1997
BA, University of St. Thomas
Award Date: Jun 15 1991
External Positions
Board Member, Integrated Pest Management Task Force
Research Interest Keywords
- Organic agriculture
- Food supply chains
- Local foods
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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Buzzing with Potential: Exploring Consumers Willingness to Pay for Pollinator Services
Digiacomo, G. B. (PI) & Yue, C. (Co-Principal Investigator)
MN DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, USDA AGRICULTURAL MARKETING SERVICES
11/1/24 → 4/30/27
Project: Research project
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Cultivating Tomorrow's Orchard: Evolving and Enhancing IPM in Eastern Tree Fruit Systems
Digiacomo, G. B. (PI)
USDA AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH SERVICE
10/1/24 → 7/31/28
Project: Research project
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From Field to Market: Expanding Experiential Learning for Undergraduates in Organic Agriculture, Emphasizing Diversification, Finances, and Marketing
Rogers, M. A. (PI), Digiacomo, G. B. (CoI), Kollanoor Johny, A. (CoI) & Dahl, T. (Other Role)
USDA Nat'l Inst. of Food & Agriculture
9/1/24 → 8/31/27
Project: Research project
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Advancing Organic High Tunnel Sustainability Through Legume Cover Crop Based Fertility Management and On-Farm Learning
Grossman, J. M. (PI), Digiacomo, G. B. (CoI), Fernandez, A. L. (CoI) & Hoidal, N. M. (CoI)
USDA Nat'l Inst. of Food & Agriculture
9/15/23 → 9/14/27
Project: Research project
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Impact of Mulches on Floral Visitors in Day-Neutral Strawberries and Contribution of Syrphid Flies to Strawberry Pollination
Miles-Kroening, J., Abbrescia, A., Workmaster, B. A., Atucha, A., Rogers, M. A., Holland, L., DiGiacomo, G. & Guédot, C., 2025, (Accepted/In press) In: Journal of Applied Entomology.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Efficacy and Economic Viability of Organic Control Methods for Spotted-wing Drosophila in Day-neutral Strawberry Production in the Upper Midwest
Gullickson, M. G., Digiacomo, G. & Rogers, M. A., Oct 2024, In: HortTechnology. 34, 5, p. 618-628 11 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Open Access1 Scopus citations -
Predicting Firm Diversification in Agri-Food Value Chains
Stevens, A. W., Teal, J., Court, C. D., Digiacomo, G., Miller, M. & Peterson, H., Nov 2024, In: Journal of Food Distribution Research. 55, 3, p. 43-64 22 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Economic trade-offs: Analysis of hairy vetch (Vicia villosa) cover crop use in organic tomato (Solanum lycopersicum L.) high tunnel systems across multiple regions
Digiacomo, G., Gieske, M., Grossman, J., Jacobsen, K., Peterson, H. & Rivard, C., Feb 14 2023, In: Renewable Agriculture and Food Systems. 38, e10.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Open Access7 Scopus citations -
Hail netting: an economically competitive IPM alternative to insecticides for Midwest apple production
DiGiacomo, G., Nelson, S. G. A., Jacobson, J., Klodd, A. & Hutchison, W. D., 2023, In: Frontiers in Insect Science. 3, 1266426.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Open Access2 Scopus citations
Activities
- 8 Invited presentation
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Cost-Effective Organic Controls for Spotted Wing Drosophila: Bio-pesticides and High Tunnel Exclusion
Digiacomo, G. B. (Speaker)
Nov 3 2020Activity: Talk types › Invited presentation
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Economic Implications of Spotted Wing Drosophila for MN Raspberry Industry
Digiacomo, G. B. (Speaker)
Oct 17 2018Activity: Talk types › Invited presentation
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Food System Indicators Overview and Research Questions
Digiacomo, G. B. (Speaker)
Feb 22 2016Activity: Talk types › Invited presentation
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Indicators: Measuring Progress Towards Goals
Digiacomo, G. B. (Speaker)
Mar 21 2016Activity: Talk types › Invited presentation
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Organic Transition: What Have We Learned
Digiacomo, G. B. (Speaker)
Jan 9 2014Activity: Talk types › Invited presentation
Press/Media
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What’s Killing My Kale Season 3 Episode 5: The Economics of Spotted Wing Drosophila Management
4/10/20
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Expert Comment or Interview
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Thinking About Transitioning to Organic Production?
1/15/19
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Expert Comment or Interview
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Minnesota Farmers Find Going Organic No Easy Task
2/26/16
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Expert Comment or Interview
Fellowships, Honors, and Prizes
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Endowed Chair in Agricultural Systems
Digiacomo, G. B. (Recipient), 2006
Prize: Fellowship awarded competitively