Department of Agricultural and Applied Economics

WHAT IS AGRICULTURAL AND APPLIED ECONOMICS?
Agricultural and applied economics applies economic principles to food and fiber production,
natural resource management, community and regional economic development, environmental policy, and international trade.
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AAEC Ph.D. candidate, Leonard-Allen Quaye, is part of a panel discussion on 'Practical Tips for Navigating Graduate Schools at the April 8, 2025, Agricultural & Applied Economics Association’s event.
The panel discussion features fellows from the Mentoring and Outreach Leadership Development (M.O.L.D.) Program. Leonard and the panel will discuss practical tips for navigating graduate school based on their journeys at different institutions.
Way to go, Leonard!
5 College Majors With Great Job Prospects
We are thrilled to have Applied Economics and Management as one of the top 5! Read the full U.S. News & World Report article
AAEC and the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences are hiring!
Check out all the opportunities available here!