WELCOME TO THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURAL ECONOMICS

The Philosophy of the Department of Agricultural Economics is to train well-round graduates who can occupy several niches and function as job-creators and/or employees. The Department hopes to prepare graduates to meet the challenges of the new millennium. Agricultural Economics applies the principles of economics to the production of crops, livestock and other agricultural areas. It focuses on creating a business mindset, while providing students with hands on and real world experiences. Students gain valuable management skills that they can apply to a variety of areas within the agricultural industry.