Agricultural Economics

CAFES Ag Economics Dept Collage

What is Agricultural Economics?

Agricultural Economics applies the principles of economics to the production of crops, livestock and other agricultural areas. It focuses on creating a business mindset, while providing students with hands on and real world experiences. Students gain valuable management skills that they can apply to a variety of areas within the agricultural industry.

The Department of Agricultural Economics is the academic home of three majors:

 


Ag Economics News

  • A recent article by the Wall Street Journal ranks Agricultural Economics 8th in a Top 10 list of College Majors with the lowest unemployment rate. This information is based on 2010 Census data. Learn more.
  • Congratulations to Danielle Hammer, Ag Business major who was recognized this semester with the Chancellor's Award, one of the highest institutional awards offered by the university. 

Danielle Hammer, Ag Business Graduate