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Building economies and strengthening communities

Our students, faculty and alumni work every day to build stronger communities and economies through business, law, public policy, trade, finance and so much more. This is accomplished through our partnerships with every sector of the agricultural industry.

Degree Programs

Our undergraduate and graduate programs offer deep insight and training into the operation, economics and wellbeing of agricultural businesses, farms, agencies and communities. You'll find graduates of these programs leading everything from family farms to some of the world's largest agricultural companies.
Degrees available:
Minor | B.S. | M.S. | M.Ag.
Degrees available:
Ph.D.
Degrees available:
Minor
Degrees available:
Certificate | M.S.
Research and Innovation
Auburn Ph.D. student researches risk management for farmers

Auburn University College of Agriculture Ph.D. student to pursue research into the risk management strategies available to support farm income and stabilize the economic wellbeing of U.S. agricultural producers.

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Research and Innovation
Auburn, partners awarded $160M NSF grant for bioinnovation

Backed by up to $160 million from the National Science Foundation, Auburn and partners will connect farmers, manufacturers and communities to create new markets, new jobs and new opportunities across Alabama and Tennessee.

Academics
Hudson named fall 2025 student marshal

A candidate for a Bachelor of Science in agricultural business and economics is the fall 2025 student marshal for the Auburn University College of Agriculture.

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Department of Agricultural Economics & Rural Sociology