Agricultural Economics

Agricultural economics is an applied field of economics concerned with the application of economic theory in optimizing the production and distribution of food and fiber. Agricultural economics began as a branch of economics that specifically dealt with land usage, it focused on maximizing the crop yield while maintaining a good soil ecosystem. Throughout the 20th century the discipline expanded and the current scope of the discipline is much broader. Agricultural economics today includes a variety of applied areas, having considerable overlap with conventional economics. Agricultural economists have made substantial contributions to research in economics, econometrics, development economics, and environmental economics. Agricultural economics influences food policy, agricultural policy, and environmental policy.

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Matching Agricultural Economics Colleges

Cornell University

Four or more years; Private not for profit; $52,612 average out-state tuition; $52,612 average in-state tuition

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

Four or more years; Public; $31,681 average out-state tuition; $14,255 average in-state tuition

Texas A & M University-College Station

Four or more years; Public; $32,589 average out-state tuition; $7,023 average in-state tuition

University of Florida

Four or more years; Public; $25,694 average out-state tuition; $4,477 average in-state tuition

Ohio State University-Main Campus

Four or more years; Public; $28,822 average out-state tuition; $9,718 average in-state tuition

Texas Tech University

Four or more years; Public; $16,224 average out-state tuition; $6,432 average in-state tuition

University of Kentucky

Four or more years; Public; $26,683 average out-state tuition; $10,579 average in-state tuition

Scholarships for Agricultural Economics Majors

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Diversity in Food and Natural Resources Scholarship

University of Minnesota, Twin Cities

Up to $15,000 Varies See Details
 

Diversity in Food and Natural Resources Scholarship

University of Minnesota, Twin Cities

award

Up to $15,000

deadline

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Farmer Lee Jones Scholarship

The Trotter Project

$10,000 May 15, 2023 See Details
 

Farmer Lee Jones Scholarship

The Trotter Project

award

$10,000

deadline

May 15, 2023
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Michigan Youth Livestock Scholarship

Michigan Youth Livestock Scholarship Fund

Up to $5,000 May 15, 2023 See Details
 

Michigan Youth Livestock Scholarship

Michigan Youth Livestock Scholarship Fund

award

Up to $5,000

deadline

May 15, 2023
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Mid-Atlantic Security Traders Foundation Scholarship

Mid-Atlantic Security Traders Foundation, Inc.

$5,000 June 15, 2023 See Details
 

Mid-Atlantic Security Traders Foundation Scholarship

Mid-Atlantic Security Traders Foundation, Inc.

award

$5,000

deadline

June 15, 2023
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Nebraska Insurance Federation Scholarship

Nebraska Actuaries Club

$4,000 March 31, 2023 See Details
 

Nebraska Insurance Federation Scholarship

Nebraska Actuaries Club

award

$4,000

deadline

March 31, 2023
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Dutchess County Memorial Sheep Scholarship

Dutchess County Sheep and Wool Growers Association

$4,000 April 01, 2023 See Details
 

Dutchess County Memorial Sheep Scholarship

Dutchess County Sheep and Wool Growers Association

award

$4,000

deadline

April 01, 2023
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San Antonio Livestock Exposition Scholarship

Sam Houston State University - College of Arts and Sciences

$2,500 Varies See Details
 

San Antonio Livestock Exposition Scholarship

Sam Houston State University - College of Arts and Sciences

award

$2,500

deadline

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Kenneth R. Imig Scholarship

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, College of ACES

$2,500 Varies See Details
 

Kenneth R. Imig Scholarship

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, College of ACES

award

$2,500

deadline

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Charles Ennis Rice Agricultural Scholarship

Arizona Western College

Up to $2,500 Varies See Details
 

Charles Ennis Rice Agricultural Scholarship

Arizona Western College

award

Up to $2,500

deadline

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MWCTC Workforce Development Scholarship

Minnesota West Community and Technical College

$2,500 April 01, 2023 See Details
 

MWCTC Workforce Development Scholarship

Minnesota West Community and Technical College

award

$2,500

deadline

April 01, 2023
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