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From production of agricultural commodities through use of food
and fiber by consumers, agriculture encompasses every aspect of
the business world.
Participants in the agricultural sector include processors, wholesalers,
retailers, input suppliers, lenders, and of course farmers. In fact,
the agribusiness sector employs over 20 percent of the labor force
of the United States. Agribusiness and related industries comprise
almost 20 percent of the Gross National Product of the United States.
Participants in the food and fiber sector make decisions in an
increasingly complex business setting affected by environmental,
consumer and international concerns.
A goal of the program in Agricultural Economics and Business is
to provide students with the skills needed to analyze market and
technological forces influencing the agricultural sector and to
make informed business decisions.
Graduates of the Agricultural Economics and Business program are
employed in all aspects of agribusiness, including marketing, product
manufacturing, finance, natural resource management and farming.
Some graduates decide to pursue advanced training in graduate school
to enhance their careers in industry, research, or teaching or Extension.
Still others use their knowledge and skills to address problems
in nonagricultural positions.
Undergraduate Program Brochures
Agricultural Economics
and Business
Agricultural Equipment
Systems Management
Graduate Program Brochure
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