Agricultural, Food, and Resource Economics
Agricultural, Food, and Resource Economics
Bachelor of Science in Agricultural, Food and Resource Economics
Concentrations Offered
Environmental Economics and Sustainability, Policy and Law, Production
Top 5 Reasons to Study
Core
Skills
- Analyze agricultural, environmental, and natural resource issues using economic principles, quantitative methods, and data analytics to support informed decision-making.
- Evaluate public policies, laws, and regulations to assess their economic, environmental, and social impacts on agriculture, food systems, and natural resources.
- Apply economic modeling, statistical analysis, and market research to interpret data, evaluate trends, and solve complex real-world problems.
- Optimize agricultural production and resource management by assessing costs, market conditions, financial risks, and sustainable production strategies.
- Communicate economic findings and policy recommendations clearly through professional writing, presentations, and evidence-based analysis.
Sample
Jobs
- Environmental Economist
- Agricultural Policy Analyst
- Agricultural Economist
- Farm or Production Manager
- Economic Research Analyst
Successful Career Outcomes
Top
Employment
Industries
- Agriculture and Agricultural Production
- Environmental and Natural Resource Management
- Government, Public Policy, and Regulatory Affairs
- Banking, Finance, and Economic Consulting
- Agricultural Research, Data Analytics, and Economic Development
Brag
Points
- Learn through hands-on experiences on Mississippi State’s 2,210 acres of working farms, featuring livestock and row crop production that connect classroom concepts to real-world agricultural challenges.
- Customize your degree by exploring environmental economics and sustainability, agricultural policy and law, or agricultural production while developing analytical and problem-solving skills for a variety of career paths.
Experiential Learning Opportunities
Explore real-world challenges in agriculture, environmental sustainability, public policy, and natural resource management through Mississippi State University’s Agricultural, Food, and Resource Economics major. Across the three concentrations—Environmental Economics and Sustainability, Policy and Law, and Production—you’ll apply economic principles and analytical tools to evaluate markets, assess policy decisions, improve agricultural production, and understand the trade-offs involved in managing resources. Build practical problem-solving, research, and decision-making skills through applied coursework that connects economic theory to real-world challenges. Expand your experience through career-focused internships, study abroad opportunities, student organizations, major-related jobs, undergraduate research, and community service projects. Graduate prepared to apply economic insights and data-driven solutions across agriculture, environmental management, public policy, and natural resource industries.
Spotlight
Thinking about grad school? Explore our department’s Master of Science in Agricultural Economics or Master of Agribusiness Management degree programs—designed to prepare students for careers in research, industry, and policy. Interested in law school? Talk to your advisor about how to tailor your electives and experiences to prepare.
Agricultural, Food, and Resource Economics
Bachelor of Science in Agricultural, Food and Resource Economics
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Alumni
Success
People listen when you talk about money and business, so exploring this side of environmental studies seemed like an effective way to make an impact.
Naomi Taylor, alumna
Student
Testimonial
The Environmental Economics and Sustainability concentration opened doors for me—from research on invasive species with a faculty mentor to studying renewable energy abroad in Iceland, Norway, Sweden, and Denmark.
Kinsey Fikes, student