Agricultural Economics
Examine why crops are grown, why animals are raised, how they are produced and sold, and how people obtain and consume the agricultural products they want and need.
LEARN WHY AND HOW AGRICULTURE AFFECTS BUSINESSES
The science of economics examines how goods and services are produced, how they get to their intended end user and how they are consumed and used by that end user.
The agricultural economics program at Fort Valley State University prepares students for professional positions in sales, service, merchandising, management, analytical and statistical work with agricultural and agriculturally related businesses and government agencies.
The science of economics looks at why producers are motivated to create products and provide services to others, the circumstances related to sales and purchasing and how money and monetary policy impact the ability of people get the things they need or desire.
Practitioners in the field also look at how the decisions governments, companies, and individuals make impact production and consumption cycles. Agricultural economics looks specifically at how economics affects agriculture—why crops are grown, why animals are raised, how they are produced and sold, and how people obtain and consume the agricultural products they want and need.
DEGREE OFFERED
Bachelor of Science in Agriculture with a major in agricultural economics
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
- Economist
- Financial Analyst
- Financial Services Sales Agent
- Public Interest Advocate
- Commodity Broker
Meet the Faculty
The Agricultural Sciences Department faculty at Fort Valley State University understand what it takes to succeed.
Program Contact
Mohammed Ibrahim, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor
- (478) 825-6815
- ibrahimm@fvsu.edu
- Stallworth Biotechnology Building 155
Agricultural Economics