Anne Schwartz challenges WSU to incorporate true cost accounting into agricultural research, teaching, policy, and investment decisions.
Anne Schwartz introduces true cost accounting as a way to consider the full upstream and downstream costs and benefits of management decisions, including long-term effects on natural resources, health, communities, and food systems. The post provides resources for incorporating true cost accounting into WSU research and teaching and argues that it could support better policy, resource-use, technology, and investment decisions in Washington.
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Authors
Schwartz, A.
Year Published
2026
Areas of Focus
Agricultural Practices, Climate & Environment, and Research Engagement & Communication
Topics
Community Engaged Research, Food Systems, Natural Resources, Production Systems, Waste Management, and Water Resources