Extension & Outreach | Department of Agricultural Economics

The mission of the Department of Agricultural Economics is to improve decision making by public officials, private producers and agribusinesses by giving them the economic information, insights, analytical tools, and skills that are not otherwise available.

Topic Areas

Agriculture Firm Profitability and Sustainability

Behavioral and Experimental Economics

Industrial Organization of the Agri-Food System

Natural Resources

Rural Innovation and Development

Centers and Programs

Buy Fresh Buy Local Nebraska connects growers with consumers looking for locally grown foods.
Center for Agricultural & Food Industrial Organization is a web-based center dedicated to impartial economic analysis of the structure, conduct, and performance of the agricultural and food industry
Nebraska Broadband Initiative aims to increase broadband adoption and utilization.
Nebraska Cooperative Development Center assists people in rural areas by helping them work together through cooperative business development.
Nebraska Rural Poll is an annual survey of rural Nebraskans to give leaders a better understanding of the issues, challenges and concerns of Nebraska's rural citizens.
North Central Extension Risk Management Education Center funds competitive grants for programs that directly benefit the agricultural producer.
Women in Agriculture assists women in their agricultural business by providing learning and networking opportunities.

Publications

Cornhusker Economics is a weekly publication of the department's research, teaching and extension activities.
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