2. Ken Foster Department of Agricultural Economics Purdue University
Department Overview
Ken Foster
Department of Agricultural Economics
Purdue University

3. Mission of the Department of Agricultural Economics
To serve the citizens of Indiana, the United States and beyond through discovery that expands the realm of economic knowledge and its relevance to important issues, learning that stimulates opportunities for personal growth, leadership and advancement, and active engagement that promotes the exchange of economic knowledge and the application of discoveries for our stakeholders and society.

4. People and Their Accomplishments

5. Students ~520 Undergraduate Students ~150 Graduate Students
Agribusiness Management
Agricultural Economics
Farm Management
Sales and Marketing
~150 Graduate Students
24 different countries and 26 different states
~16,000 credit hours per year

6. Center for Rural Development
New Web Site -
Resources and Knowledge for
Rural Businesses
Local Governments and Officials
Population and Health Resources
Leadership Development
Economic Development and Manufacturing
Agriculture in Communities

7. Center for Commercial Agriculture
Motivations and Opportunity
Key Partners
Farmer Council
Industry Council

8. Energy, Climate, Land Use
Policy and Economic Impact
Adaptation
New Opportunities
New Technologies

9. Thank You And Happy Holidays!