Bachelor [Natural Resource Economics and Policy] From New Mexico State University

The Department of Agricultural Economics and Agricultural Business including Extension Economics (AEAB) has a long and proud history. Since 1925, the year when the Agricultural Economics Department was formed, faculty members have conducted various Research and Extension activities to address the different economic, environmental, social and technological issues in the agricultural sector and rural communities that enable or inhibit agricultural and agribusiness development. Many of the faculty members have international expertise and several have worked in agricultural sector development projects in the countries of South Western Asia and Middle East such as Yemen, Jordan, Iraq, Afghanistan and Egypt.

Our Mission

The 21st century presents many challenges and opportunities concerning our agricultural, natural, and human resources.

Enhancing the well being of the citizens of New Mexico, the nation, and the world through excellence in teaching, research, and extension programs, our mission includes the following cornerstones:

EDUCATION - We focus on students' futures by enhancing their capacity to reason analytically, critically, and creatively, and by preparing them to function as effective, ethical professionals;

RESEARCH - We design and conduct research that improves society's capacity to develop and manage its resources efficiently, fairly, and sustainably;

EXTENSION - We serve the public by providing objective, timely, and relevant information to address the broad interests of the community.