Mission:

The mission of the Department of Agricultural, Environmental, and Development Economics is to generate knowledge and disseminate impartial information through application of economic and business principles to the challenges of agriculture, the food system, the environment, and economic development.

Vision:

“We strive continuously for high standards of scholarship and scientific objectivity in all our activities. We are committed to maintaining a strong undergraduate program with particular emphasis on agribusiness and an internationally recognized graduate program in applied economics. Through frequent interaction with our professional colleagues and economic decision-makers in the public and private sectors we will ensure that our activities address key issues faced by our clientele.”