Department of Agricultural and Applied Economics

Karl Rich appointed Department Head

“I’m looking forward to working alongside the department’s young faculty, supporting them as they advance their careers, and expanding the department’s impact for students, communities, and partners across the commonwealth and beyond.”

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A map of the large-scale solar capture sites the team looked at and their level of visibility from nearby properties. Graphic courtesy of Zhenshan Chen.

Karl Rich. Photo courtesy of Oklahoma State University

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By the Numbers

Nearly 2,500

Alumni

Top 10%

Ranked worldwide

Centers

Faculty and Adjunct Faculty

Over 275

Undergraduate students

Graduate students

Researcher of the Month

Jason Grant received 'Researcher of the Month' for October 2025 Read more >>

Web Highlights

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Commodity Strategy and Talent Development in the Food Industry: A Q&A with Alumnus and Flowers Foods’ Senior Director of Commodities and Risk Management , article Date: 11/04/2025 -
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Cocoa Beans, Chocolate, and Halloween , article Date: 11/04/2025 -
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Study Finds Conservation Programs Can Help the Environment and Agricultural Productivity , article Date: 10/29/2025 -
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Investing in Expertise: Rhett Montgomery '25 , article Date: 09/23/2025 -
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Ph.D. Student Spotlight: Matthew Mair - Focused on the Future of the Environment , article Date: 09/10/2025 -
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Ph.D. Student Spotlight: Anne Carroll , article Date: 08/28/2025 -

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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.

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!