Allison Altschuler

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About Allison Altschuler

Currently pursuing a Master of Science in Applied Agricultural Economics at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, building on a Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Consumer Economics from the same institution. Research focuses on cost and return analysis within commercial beekeeping, utilizing data from USDA NASS surveys for financial modeling, trend identification, and economic insights. Co-authored an article for farmdoc Daily, contributing data visualization and research on pollination contract demand and regional beekeeping dynamics. Previously served as a Research Technician at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, conducting field and laboratory studies on soil erosion and crop trials. Work included GPS-based field mapping, biomass collection, and soil analyses to support environmental and agricultural research. Currently seeking opportunities to apply data analysis and economic research skills to inform decision-making in agriculture, sustainability, and related sectors.