It is my pleasure to welcome you to the Department of Agricultural Economics & Agribusiness. The department's mission is to enhance the quality of life and economic well-being of the people of Louisiana and around the world by providing outstanding research and extension programs through the LSU Agricultural Center and quality educational programs through the LSU College of Agriculture. The Department of Agricultural Economics & Agribusiness is the place to be for programs in natural resource economics, international trade, agribusiness and community development.
The department offers the Bachelor of Science degree in Agricultural Business. This program prepares students for exciting and challenging careers in the food and fiber agribusiness industry. Some of our students find employment with Conagra, Gallo, Dole, IBP, Monsanto, Sunkist, Cargill, Harvest States, Coca Cola, Pepsi, Associated Grocers, and other businesses and government agencies. The program emphasizes management, marketing, finance and economic principles. Also an agribusiness minor is offered to complement other degree programs.
The department maintains a full range of Masters and Ph.D. programs in Agricultural Economics. Masters students may concentrate in Agribusiness, Natural Resource and Environmental Policy or Agricultural Economics. The research mission is accomplished through the graduate program and by the talented faculty of the department. The funding for research is supported by the LSU Agricultural Center and extramural grants from private and public sectors.
The extension mission provides the educational and public service programs that enhance the welfare of all Louisiana citizens.
The department includes 24 faculty and 10 support staff located in the Agricultural Administration Building on the LSU campus. We are committed to developing and extending quality teaching, research and extension programs. We hope you will take advantage of our programs.
Thank you for visiting, and please contact me if you have questions or comments.
Gail L. Cramer