Department of Agricultural and Applied Economics

“Fertilizer, perhaps behind water, is the most important ingredient determining yield.”

Jason Grant gives his expert opinion to USA Today on the effect the global shortage of crop fertilizer has on farmers and the USDA plan to invest in domestic production.

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USA Today farmer picture - July 2022

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Agriculture companies are desperate for workers according to NPR's Morning Edition podcast.

“The largest number of open positions in agriculture are in cities and in science,” Steve Inskeep, host. AAEC is answering this demand with our 100% online and traditional master's program in applied economics and data science – learn more.

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Students’ dashboard helping alumna’s Hampton Roads nonprofit close Black wealth gap , article Date: June 2022
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Virginia Tech team works to address legacy nutrient issues affecting water quality , article Date: June 2022

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AAEC Extension and Outreach is educating our youngest in economics and personal finance , article Date: June 2022
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Alumna is creating impact by supporting the vital transition to digital agriculture Date: May 2022

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