In September, an AAE delegation from the environmental and resource economics group attended the Social Cost of Water Pollution Workshop in Washington, D.C. The workshop brings together economists and other scientists interested in water and …
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AAE graduate student Mckenzie Boyce Wins 2025 George Goldman Award for Broadband Research in Wisconsin
Mckenzie Boyce PhD x’26 has received the 2025 George Goldman Award for Excellence in Regional Economic Development. Boyce earned this recognition for her research on Wisconsin households’ willingness to pay for broadband services. As part …
Greetings from Dr. Paul Mitchell, Professor & Chair
Greetings from UW Madison (UW) and the Department of Agricultural and Applied Economics (AAE). The beginning of the new academic year has also ushered in the beginning of a new chair. Before I introduce myself …
AAE holds Scholars and Sponsors Dinner
Support from generous donors is helping AAE students pursue their academic and professional goals this year. At the annual Scholars and Sponsors recognition dinner in September the department honored both the students receiving awards and …
Chair Change: Thank you and Welcome!
Heartfelt thanks to Prof. Guanming Shi, who recently completed her term as department chair and a warm welcome to incoming chair Prof. Paul Mitchell. The first woman to serve as department chair of AAE, Shi …
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Brayden Paur
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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 …