Evan Gravely
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Evan Gravely is a leading scholar at the intersection of agricultural technology, rural sociology, and labour studies. Their research critically examines how the “digital revolution” in farming—encompassing sensors, artificial intelligence, and robotics—transforms not only food production but also the social fabric of rural communities. Gravely’s most cited work, “Automated pastures and the digital divide” (2019, 493 citations), provides a foundational analysis of how advanced agricultural technologies reshape labour dynamics and deepen inequalities, challenging the narrative that automation universally benefits rural areas. By foregrounding the digital divide, Gravely reveals how tech adoption often marginalizes smaller farms and vulnerable workers. Their scholarship is widely influential in science and technology studies (STS) and critical agrarian studies, offering essential insights for policymakers and advocates concerned with equitable rural development. Gravely’s work is notable for bridging empirical fieldwork with pressing ethical questions about the future of food systems, making them a key voice in debates on sustainable and just agricultural transitions.
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