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Economics & Commerce

Overview

CSREES programs in the Economics & Commerce National Emphasis Area (EC) promote increased prosperity and economic security for individuals and families, farmers and ranchers, entrepreneurs, and consumers across the nation. Working together with land-grant university partners and a host of public and private collaborators, EC staff provide national leadership for research, education, and extension activities that help people incorporate sound financial management strategies in their daily lives, discover new economic opportunities, develop successful agricultural and nonagricultural enterprises, take advantage of new and consumer-driven markets at both the local and international levels, and understand the implications of public policy on these and other activities.

Programs

• Agricultural Marketing
• Farm Financial Management
• Financial Security
• Public Policy
• Small & Home-based Business

Related Programs

• Environmental & Resource Economics
• Rural & Community Development
• Small Farms
• Sustainable Agriculture
• Sustainable Development
• Workforce Development & Safety

News

• Beverage popular in colonial times could benefit apple industry, entice consumers
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• Check 21 Effective Oct. 28, 2004
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• Louisiana State University AgCenter agents helping entrepreneurs
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Events

• Agribusiness Forum, Kansas City, MO, November 16-17, 2004.
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• National Food Processors Association Annual Meeting, Washington, D.C., November 16-18, 2004.
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• Association for Financial Counseling and Planning Education Conference, Denver, CO, November 17-20, 2004.
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