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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