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AgEcon Bytes: Celebrating Excellence

Explore inspiring videos and stories that showcase the accomplishments of our alumni and the expertise of our faculty. Discover how an AAEC degree opens doors across diverse fields and industries, with real-world insights from our experienced faculty.

Voices of Expertise: Faculty share thoughts on trending topics and research projects

Jen Friedel
Jennifer Friedel, Associate Professor of Practice and Director, VA Land Use-Value Assessment Program

<< Listen >> Business entities, especially small business owners, take notice. Did you know about the “Beneficial Ownership Interest” law that passed on January 1, 2024? Jennifer Friedel, assistant professor of practice and director of the VA Land Use-Value Assessment program, tells us all about it.

>> Listen >>  Farmers, listen up! If you want your farm to continue thriving long after you've passed, it's not enough to simply have an estate plan. You need a well-crafted succession plan as well. We ask Jennifer Friedel, assistant professor of practice and director of the VA Land Use-Value Assessment program, what’s the difference between the two?


Alumni Voices
: Success stories

Olivera Jankovska '11: Director of Education, City of Houston  
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Annah Latane '11: Syngenta; Digital AgTech Product Manager  
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Alumni Insights: The impact and versatility of an AAEC degree

Joe Guthrie speaks at the Virginia Governor's School. Photo courtesy of Joe Guthrie.
Joe Guthrie speaks at the Virginia Governor's School. Photo courtesy of Joe Guthrie.

Joe Guthrie '89: Commissioner, Virginia Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services Read interview >>

Ewa Kleczyk ’08: Senior Vice President, Commercial Analytics & Data Curation, Target RWE
Ewa Kleczyk. Photo courtesy of Ewa Kleczyk

Ewa Kleczyk ’08: Senior Vice President, Commercial Analytics & Data Curation, Target RWE Read interview >>