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Department of Agricultural and Applied Economics

We are looking for our next Department Head!

The department is seeking an individual who will foster excellence in teaching, research, and extension, and encourage a positive, collegial climate and participatory decision-making process within the department.

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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.

By the numbers

Nearly 2,500

Alumni

Top 10%

Ranked worldwide

3

Centers

30

Faculty

Over 230

Undergraduate students

Nearly 60

Graduate students

The AAEC family serves as leaders around the world

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Isaac Albores ’24, ’26 has been selected for the 2025 Farm Foundation Agricultural Scholars Program class.

Headshot of Isaac Albores

The program inspires and trains the next generation of agricultural economists interested in agricultural policy, commodity market analysis, agricultural finance, and other applied economics fields.

Issac earned his bachelor’s degree in applied economic management. He is a junior analyst for Commodity Investing by Students (COINS) and is working toward his master’s in agricultural and applied economics.

5 College Majors With Great Job Prospects

We are thrilled to have Applied Economics and Management as one of the top 5!

AAEC and the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences are hiring!

Check out all the opportunities available !