Minor in Agricultural Economics
OVERVIEW
Who is this program for?
A minor in Agricultural Economics is ideal for students interested in understanding the economic forces shaping agriculture, food systems, and environmental sustainability. It prepares students for careers in agribusiness management, policy analysis, international trade, and resource conservation, providing a strong foundation in economic decision-making and industry-specific expertise.
Program Overview
The Agricultural Economics minor equips students with economic and business skills for the agricultural sector, enhancing career opportunities by providing analytical tools, market insight, and decision-making skills essential for roles in agribusiness, policy, and resource management.
The minor complements majors such as Agricultural Education and Advocacy, Animal Sciences, Community and Leadership Development, Equine Science and Management, Horticultural Science, Natural Resources and Environmental Science, and Sustainable Agriculture and Community Food Systems. Please reach out to CAFEadvising@uky.edu if you have questions about this program.
How to Add this Minor
Prospective students: Minors are declared once you are a current University of Kentucky student.
Current students: You can add this minor in myUK GPS. Under "My Program of Study" on the right side of the screen, click the link "Request a major/minor/certificate change". If you need help, contact your academic advisor.
You should talk with your advisor about how adding a program to your plan of study will impact graduation time and any graduation requirements of your major.
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What You'll Learn
Through this minor, students will develop essential skills in economic reasoning, market analysis, and strategic decision-making. You’ll learn how to evaluate agricultural policies, manage resources effectively, and understand the dynamics of food and commodity markets. The minor emphasizes real-world applications, equipping students with tools to solve complex problems in agriculture and related industries. Whether you’re planning to work in agribusiness, government, or nonprofit sections, you’ll have a competitive edge in economic literacy and business strategy.
Degree requirements, course descriptions and academic policies for all programs are detailed in the University Catalog.
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Accelerated Pathway
This program is part of the Accelerated Master's Pathways program. If you plan to obtain a related master's degree, this program can save you time and money with dual credit hours when you sign up.
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Join the Martin-Gatton CAFE Living Learning Program
Live in a community full of others who share your interests in agriculture, food and environment! Community members also gain access to specialized programs that foster relationships, professional growth, and community.
