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Strategic Solutions
for Agriculture’s Biggest
Challenges

Guiding agribusinesses professionals, leaders, and students through the ever-evolving landscape of agricultural systems, markets, and sustainability.

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Overview
Department of
Agricultural Economics

Welcome to the Agricultural Economics department at Mississippi State. This site provides information on all activities of the department. These include undergraduate, graduate, research, and extension programs.

An undergraduate degree in Agribusiness or Environmental Economics and Sustainability from Mississippi State is a good investment. We also offer Masters degrees in Agricultural Economics and Agribusiness Management.

Please contact Dr. Devon Mills (dm3167@msstate.edu) if you have questions about our undergraduate programs or Dr. Dan Petrolia (d.petrolia@msstate.edu) if you are interested in our graduate programs.

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Expert Knowledge for an Evolving Industry

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Education

We offer undergraduate degrees in agribusiness, policy and law, and environmental economics, as well as graduate programs in agribusiness and agricultural economics. Inspired by world class faculty and real-world application, you can feel confident that your success is our first priority.

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Resources

Access a wealth of agribusiness Extension tools and trainings. Find budget models, market insights, conferences, and problem-solving frameworks to help your agribusiness thrive.

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Research

Make informed choices with cutting-edge research from our faculty—advancing solutions in sustainability, economics, and agribusiness strategy. Take a look at the wide array of research topics to see if we can assist you with your decision-making.

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Agricultural Economics
Agriculture is in our DNA.

We are here to help you succeed. We promise to keep that in mind and make sure that we are always here to lend an ear.

As rapid changes challenge traditional approaches, we are committed to ensuring that every action we take is intentional and purpose-driven with agribusiness professionals in mind.

In everything we do, we promise to strive to make our work as relatable and applicable as we can.

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Our Programs

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Agribusiness

The Agribusiness major prepares students for a variety of potential career fields including, but not limited to, agricultural law, agricultural policy analysis, economic consulting, agricultural production management, commodities marketing, and food chain supply management, including processing, sales, and distribution.
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Environmental Economics & Sustainability

The Environmental Economics and Sustainability major at Mississippi State University is designed for students who want to make a difference in the world now and in the future.
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Master of Agribusiness Management

With instructors who have worked in the private sector, we know the tools you will need to be successful in your career. The MABM program combines core MBA courses in accounting, finance, and marketing along with graduate courses in agricultural economics.
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Master of Science

Students in our M.S. program work closely with devoted, knowledgeable, nationally- and world-renowned faculty in their respective fields.