Vision
We use economics to promote a prosperous and sustainable society for all people through engaged world-class research, teaching, and outreach in areas of food, agriculture, environment, and the development of human well-being.
Mission
We create meaningful impact on the development of society through applied economics, with focus on food, agricultural, and environmental and natural resource systems. We advance sustainability and prosperity for all people through engaged excellence. Our hallmarks are:
- Constructive and respectful discourse
- Innovative, creative, and rigorous research
- Analyses at local, regional, and international scales
- Welcoming and enriching educational experiences
- Engagement with a wide range of audiences that honors and values differences
- Forward-looking leadership in service
- Work that is transparent, unbiased, and fact-based
- Constructive and respectful discourse