Dr. Winsten is an agricultural economist with experience working at the interface of agriculture and the environment.  His focus has been on the issues of water quality and climate change, particularly incentive mechanisms for improving environmental performance at the farm-level, as well as agri-environmental policy analysis and design. As a Senior Program Officer for Winrock International, Dr. Winsten leads the Pay-for-Performance Conservation Initiative, which includes projects across North America. He has also worked extensively on rotational grazing and sustainable livestock production systems in the U.S., the Caribbean, and Central Asia.  Dr. Winsten lives within the Lake Champlain watershed and is an avid outdoor and Lake enthusiast.