Fine-tune Your Business and Leadership Skills Alongside Agricultural Interests

About the Department:

Welcome to the Department of Agricultural Business and Education (DABE)! We are dedicated to preparing students for successful careers in the dynamic and ever-evolving fields of Agribusiness Management and Agricultural Leadership, Education and Communication (ALEC). Our goal is to equip students with the knowledge and skills necessary to thrive in a variety of roles within the agricultural sector, which is vital to the state, national, and global economy.

At DABE, we believe in fostering a supportive learning environment. Our dedicated faculty are committed to mentoring students, guiding them through their academic journeys, and preparing them for rewarding careers. We also encourage student involvement in research, internships, extension outreach, and community service, providing a holistic educational experience that goes beyond the classroom. 

Our department offers both undergraduate and graduate degree programs tailored to meet the diverse needs of our students. Join us as we cultivate the next generation of leaders! Whether you are interested in business management, leadership, or education, our programs are designed to position you for success in high-demand careers. If you would like more information, please reach out to us today! 

Why Agribusiness

In this dynamic environment, there is an increasing need for specially-trained experts who can navigate the competitive landscape of food and agribusiness, as well as contribute to agricultural education. Our department is committed to developing professionals equipped with the essential knowledge and skills required to support both the agri-food sectors and rural economies.

Through our programs, students receive comprehensive training in economics and business management principles related to the production, distribution, marketing, and consumption of food and agricultural goods and services, while also emphasizing the importance of agricultural education. This dual focus ensures that graduates are well-prepared to address the challenges of the modern agribusiness industry and effectively educate future generations.

Our experienced faculty members offer challenging academic instruction and the program has a strong applied-research component, as all faculty members are engaged in both basic and applied research in their specialized areas of study. Cutting-edge, multidisciplinary and timely research is being performed in the broad areas of Agribusiness/ Agricultural Economics including agri-food systems, economics and policy, agricultural marketing, consumer behavior, finance, agribusiness strategy, renewable energy, and statistical analysis of agricultural data.

Our department offers both undergraduate and graduate degree programs tailored to meet the diverse needs of our students. Review Programs and Degrees for detail.

Career Options

Marketing Director • Collateral Analyst • Professor • Agribusiness Underwriter • Financial and Data Analyst • Agribusiness Risk Analyst • Loan officer • Applied Economist  • Data analyst • Farm Manager Operations Supervisor • Extension Educator • Agribusiness Credit Analyst • Inspector • Marketing Specialist • Commodity Analyst • Precision Ag Coordinator • Farm Appraiser • Food and Health Economist • Quality Controller • Agricultural Policy Analyst • Commodity Marketer • Agribusiness Risk Analyst • Commercial Portfolio Manager • Agricultural Educator • Agricultural Leader • Agricultural Communicator

The College of Agriculture offers several financial awards designed to assist students with funding their education. Students can apply for the Dean’s Scholars, High Achievers or Leadership Development programs. For more information on scholarships and options for undergraduates, contact the Department Chair, Department’s Academic Advisors and the Graduate Program Coordinator (for graduate programs) on the  Contact us   tab.

Focus areas, examples of sub disciplines in the field:

Agribusiness

  • Farm Production
  • Agriculture Finance
  • Agricultural Entrepreneurship
  • Consumer Economics
  • Agriculture Marketing
  • International Trade
  • Community Economic Development

ALEC

  • Agricultural Education
  • Leadership
  • Communication