College of Agriculture & Natural Resources Department of Agricultural, Food, and Resource Economics

Supported by a renowned faculty with strengths in empirical research methods, AFRE is consistently ranked as the top academic department in the world for its excellence in agricultural and applied economics research papers and articles.

 

AFRE's graduate program equips students to conduct pioneering and impactful research in food and agriculture, development, and environmental & natural resource economics, preparing them to become leaders in the field. As part of their education, AFRE graduate students work closely with faculty, extension experts, business owners, and public officials to produce cutting-edge research. Our alumni have secured teaching and research positions at many of the world’s top universities, including the University of Virginia, University of California Berkeley, University of Arizona, Purdue University, University of Washington, University of Florida, Tufts University, The Ohio State University, Amazon, and others. Notable alumni include prominent economists and influential policymakers.

 

AFRE also offers three Bachelor of Science degrees focused on different areas of managerial economics:

 

• Agribusiness Management
• Food Industry Management
• Environmental Economics and Management