Maiah O’Rourke

Agricultural Business Managment, Journalism, and International Studies B.S. ‘X24 Certificate in Environmental Studies Development Analyst for TED Renewables     How does your degree support your career? I attained a strong foundational knowledge of economics …

Brayden Paur

Agricultural Business Managment B.S. ‘X19 Certificate in Development Economics Reporting Specialist for the Water Mission       How does your degree support your career? ABM gave me a broad skill set of both business …

Kirstin Novak

Agricultural Business Managment B.S. ‘X23 Certificates in Food Systems and Sustainability Marketing Coordinator for Ebert Enterprises       How does your degree support your career? ABM gave me a broad skill set of both …

Addison Ardnt

Agricultural Business Managment B.S. ‘X20 Certificates in Religious Studies and Sustainability Energy Division Business Manager at Premier Cooperative       How does your degree support your career? My role with Premier Cooperative is an …

Ashtyn Gutzman

Agricultural Business Managment B.S. ‘X20 Certificate in Sustainability Co-Owner of Gutzman Agronomy       How does your degree support your career? ‎I can’t think of a course I took in my ABM degree that …

Hands-on training key to AAE degree programs

AAE students visited clients’ businesses as part of their Capstone Course experience At AAE we’re training the next generation of economists and business leaders. Anchoring that commitment is our experiential learning opportunities for undergraduate and …

Professor Steven Deller awarded 2024 AAEA Fellow

AAE Professor Steven Deller, a Vilas Distinguished Achievement Professor and Community Development Extension Specialist, has made pioneering contributions to community and rural economics. His substantial research and extension work have significantly impacted local and regional …

Professional Master’s Program sees continued growth

  Now in its seventh year, the Professional Master’s (MSPO) Program at the Department of Agricultural and Applied Economics (AAE) continues its annual growth trend. The 2024-2025 incoming class of 19 is nearly 60% larger …

AAE hosts annual Scholars and Sponsors Banquet

On Friday, September 20, AAE held its annual Scholars and Sponsors recognition dinner. Twenty-nine undergraduates and thirteen graduate students received some form of funding. The awards totaled approximately $118,000. As the cost of financing a …