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University of Idaho

Physical Address:
E. J. Iddings Agricultural Science Laboratory, Rm 39
606 S Rayburn St

Mailing Address:
875 Perimeter Drive MS 2334
Moscow, ID 83844-2334

Phone: 208-885-6264

Fax: 208-885-5759

Email: mgriffin@uidaho.edu

Web: uidaho.edu/cals/aers

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Majors and Degrees

Undergraduate and Graduate Degrees

We offer a bachelor's degree in agricultural economics, under which you may choose one of two emphasis areas. The agribusiness emphasis is designed primarily for students who want to pursue a career in agribusiness, agrifinance or who wish to be managers of their own farm or ranch. The applied economics emphasis is designed for students who would like careers in policy analysis, market analysis, rural economic development or natural resource management. It is also appropriate for students wishing to go on to graduate school or law school.

We also offer a master's degree in applied economics. The program is designed to help students develop the skills and tools needed for economic analysis.

B.S. Agricultural Economics: Agribusiness Emphasis

Learn the business of agriculture, from fertilizers to grain handling to food and fiber manufacturing.

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B.S. Agricultural Economics: Applied Economics Emphasis

Prepare for careers as professional economists for commercial agribusiness firms, government agencies or educational institutions.

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M.S. Applied Economics

This will prepare you for a career in industry, government and public sectors or to pursue a doctorate

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Agribusiness Minor

Build a business background that can provide more career opportunities, like ranch management, agricultural equipment sales and agricultural lending. This minor fits well with majors in animal science, agricultural systems management, agricultural education and more. Learn more.

Agricultural Risk Management Minor

This minor focuses on the skills needed to analyze agricultural commodities. Students will learn about futures and options markets, market trading, risk management and supply chain analytics. Hands-on experiences include trading actual commodities with real money in the Barker Trading Program. Learn more.

Natural Resource Economics Minor

Students who choose this minor study the interactions between human society and our natural environment. This minor fits well with majors in all natural resource fields, including range management and environmental science. Learn more.

Agricultural Commodity Risk Management Program

Learn how to manage the risk involved in commodity marketing and trading.

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Contact

University of Idaho

Physical Address:
E. J. Iddings Agricultural Science Laboratory, Rm 39
606 S Rayburn St

Mailing Address:
875 Perimeter Drive MS 2334
Moscow, ID 83844-2334

Phone: 208-885-6264

Fax: 208-885-5759

Email: mgriffin@uidaho.edu

Web: uidaho.edu/cals/aers

Directions