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Campus to Commonwealth

The Campus to Commonwealth (CC) article series highlights the Virginia Tech Department of Agricultural and Applied Economics and its mission to generate and share knowledge in applied economics and agribusiness. This work helps address food, financial, health, development, policy, environmental, and social needs in Virginia and beyond.

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Agricultural and applied economics applies economic principles to food and fiber production, natural resource management, community and regional economic development, environmental policy, and international trade.

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5 College Majors With Great Job Prospects

We are thrilled to have Applied Economics and Management as one of the top 5! Read the full U.S. News & World Report article

AAEC and the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences are hiring!

Check out all the opportunities available here!