About Us

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.

Through dynamic research, all-encompassing classroom experiences, and impactful extension and outreach efforts, we solve global challenges that deal with the economics of agriculture and natural resources. 

We accomplish our mission by: 

• Expanding boundaries of agricultural and applied economics knowledge through research that addresses societal issues and needs. 
  
• Ensuring our scholarship has a real-world impact by using our expertise to inform teaching and Extension efforts. 
  
• Providing instruction that inspires students to achieve new and deeper levels of understanding about the use of economic tools and concepts to address real-world policy and business problems. 
  
• Developing and delivering Extension and outreach programs to help stakeholders achieve better outcomes, enjoy greater profitability, and reach a higher standard of living.
  

• Education with purpose 
• Research with impact 
• Scholarship with intent 
• Outreach and Extension with value
  

The Department of Agricultural and Applied Economics strives to be a premier program to educate and train future leaders, and to support industry, agencies, and policy-makers, through excellence in research, teaching, and Extension. By using our expertise, we address global challenges confronting food and fiber industries, rural and urban communities, and natural resource systems, and help policymakers make better, more informed decisions.  

• We uphold the ideals of our land-grant mission and our motto of Ut Prosim (That I may serve).

• We seek excellence in research, teaching, and Extension.

• We commit ourselves to honesty, integrity, and transparency in all that we do.

• We celebrate diversity and promote an inclusive environment that demonstrates respect for all individuals and groups.

• We take pride in forward-thinking creativity, discovery, and innovation that encourages academic and career development for faculty, staff, students, and alumni.

• We hold ourselves accountable to find solutions that change the world for the better.