The farm foundation agricultural economics & trade fellow program, undertaken in partnership with the USDA office of the chief economist (OCE), is designed to nurture emerging leaders and will provide…

The farm foundation agricultural economics & trade fellow program, undertaken in partnership with the USDA office of the chief economist (OCE), is designed to nurture emerging leaders and will provide a post-PH.d. Agricultural economist a unique 12-month opportunity to be mentored and mentor, provide thought leadership through publications and speaking appearances, expand their network, manage high-visibility projects, and elevate their stature in the food and AG community. Over the course of the past century, the applied science of agricultural economics has grown in both influence and impact in the areas of food, trade, agricultural, and environmental policy. AG economists can be found throughout government, private industry, and academia, but because careers in this area often require advanced degrees and training, their ranks have been shrinking. The public benefits from efforts to nurture new leaders in economics, as these leaders provide objective, data-driven information to analysis of the issues facing the food and agriculture sector is imperative for understanding the challenges.