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Graduates in these areas are in high demand because of the increasing importance of economics and management in the modern global food system, and public concerns related to the environment and resource use.Agriculture is the largest employer in the United States, providing 21 million jobs, the vast majority of which are in agribusiness. Agricultural economics is an applied social science that combines the technical features of agriculture with the principles of economics, business, management, marketing, and finance. It uses these tools to study and analyze the practices and policies affecting agriculture and to solve problems that affect crops, livestock, and the food and fiber industry. In this report, you'll find out the best ways to prepare for this career (hint: math, math, and more math), and what you can expect from an undergraduate curriculum in this discipline. We'll tell you what personal qualifications you should have, and the best and worst aspects of this career. You'll also learn more about what the work entails, and where the jobs are. And you'll get a first-hand look at the profession from four agricultural economists. This is a greatly fulfilling career in a field that is full of promise and opportunity.

Agricultural economists --- Economists --- Agriculture --- Land use, Rural --- Rural land use --- Land use --- Farming --- Husbandry --- Industrial arts --- Life sciences --- Food supply --- Social scientists --- Agricultural economics as a profession --- Vocational guidance. --- Economic aspects --- Vocational guidance --- Economic aspects&delete& --- E-books