The mission of the Department of Agricultural Economics and Agribusiness is to generate and disseminate knowledge supporting the food, agriculture, and natural resource sectors with advanced technology and analytical tools to enhance sustainable food security and quality of life for current and future generations in our state through innovative research, teaching, and extension. <br><br>To accomplish this, our vision is to be a premier center for the development and application of analytical techniques that contribute to sustainable food security and enhanced quality of life at the state, national, and global levels through exemplary research and extension programs, while inspiring students to achieve the highest levels of intellectual and personal development.