Department Information
Agricultural Economics at the University of Kentucky is composed of 23 agricultural economics faculty engaged in teaching, research, and extension, 9 area farm management extension specialists working with the Farm Business Analysis Program located throughout the Commonwealth plus a program coordinator; 11 staff assistants and 3-5 technical and professional staff members to provide staff support for our programs; approximately 50 graduate students evenly split between M.S. and Ph.D.; and approximately 200 undergraduate majors. The department works to provide knowledge and information that will assist in solving social and economic problems important to the state, region, nation, and international community through instruction (resident and off- campus) and research.
Our Mission:
To develop and apply knowledge to aid rural and agricultural decision-makers in addressing economic issues through integrated research and educational programs that enhance incomes and quality of life in Kentucky and beyond.
Department Contacts:
| If you have a question about | Contact | |
|---|---|---|
| The Department of Agricultural Economics (AEC) (in general) | Lynn Robbins, Chair | lrobbins@uky.edu |
| AEC Undergraduate Program | Carl Dillon, Director of Undergraduate Studies | aecdugs@lsv.uky.edu |
| AEC Graduate Program | Dave Freshwater, Director of Graduate Studies | aecdgs@lsv.uky.edu |
| Extension | Lee Meyer, Extension Professor | aecextcoord@lsv.uky.edu |
| Research | Dave Freshwater, Professor | aecrescoord@lsv.uky.edu |
| Kentucky Farm Business Management Program | Jerry Pierce, Coordinator | jerry.pierce@uky.edu |
| Alumni | Lynn Robbins, Professor/Chair | lrobbins@uky.edu |
Job Openings
Clubs / Organizations
The following clubs and organizations are available to provide fellowship, support and experience beyond the classroom.
- Graduate Student Organization
- Agribusiness Club
- U.K. Entrpreneurs' Club
- Student Chapter of the National Association of Environmental Professionals
- Alpha Gamma Rho