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CBEAR’s research capabilities help better understand a large variety of agri-environmental issues through behavioral and experimental research techniques.  Keep up with the latest news and events by joining our mailing list.

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The Center for Behavioral and Experimental Agri-Environmental Research Virtual Seminar Series Returns

Our virtual seminar series returns on Monday, February 3, 2025.

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CBEAR Seminar Series 2025- Call for Papers 

CBEAR will launch its annual seminar series starting in early 2025. These online seminars will showcase experimental and behavioral research related to agri-environmental policy. We welcome the submission of abstracts (up to 500 words) for papers in later stages of development or recently published.
Submission Details:
Deadline: Friday, October 25, 2024
How to submit: Please send your abstracts to diya@udel.edu
Selection Criteria: We invite original research papers that offer insights to help academics and policymakers enhance the design of agricultural, food, and environmental policies.
For more information, please contact Diya Ganguly at diya@udel.edu

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​Paul Ferraro, Named Association of Environmental and Resource Economists Fellow 

The Center for Behavioral and
Experimental Agri-Environmental Research
(CBEAR) is proud to announce that Paul Ferraro has been named a Fellow of the Association of Environmental and Resource Economists (AERE).

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CBEAR Agri-environmental research Award 2024 recipients Announced 

The Center for Behavioral & Experimental Agri-Environmental Research honored Dr. Robbin Shoemaker and Dr. Daniel Hellerstein with the 2024 CBEAR Prize

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CBEAR Mark Masters Selected NACD Secretary-Treasurer Elect

CBEAR is proud to announce that our Director of Outreach, Mark Masters, is the new National Association of Conservation Districts (NACD) Secretary-Treasurer elect.

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The Center of Behavioral & Experimental Agri-Environmental Research (CBEAR) is a global community of scientists studying what leads to the adoption and persistence of conservation most effectively.  We also test to determine whether simpler application processes can deliver higher levels of program participation and landowner satisfaction. 

 

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