Karen Maguire

Research Agricultural Economist
karen.maguire2@usda.gov

Briefly

Karen Maguire is a research agricultural economist in the Conservation and Environment Branch of the Resource and Rural Economics Division of USDA's Economic Research Service (ERS).

Background

Karen joined ERS in December 2020. Prior to joining ERS, she was an assistant professor at Oklahoma State University in the economics department at the Spears School of Business. Her research focused on the effectiveness of renewable energy and climate change policy—as well as—the effects of energy development on local economic outcomes, community well-being, and bird populations.

Education

Karen holds a PhD and MA in economics from the University of Colorado at Boulder. She also holds a BA in biology from Clark University.

Utility-Scale Solar and Wind Development in Rural Areas: Land Cover Change (2009–20) The Role of Commercial Energy Payments in Agricultural Producer Income Trends, Insights, and Future Prospects for Production in Controlled Environment Agriculture and Agrivoltaics Systems

Agricultural Land Near Solar and Wind Projects Usually Remained in Agriculture After Development Energy Payments to Farmers Vary According to Farm Size, Energy Markets, Location Common Ground for Agriculture and Solar Energy: Federal Funding Supports Research and Development in Agrivoltaics