agricultural and resource economics

Jul 15, 2020

Financial Resources for COVID Relief for NC Agribusinesses

COVID-19 has affected every industry, including agriculture. Business owners needing financial assistance can check our list of resources to see what organizations may be able to assist them. 

Jun 30, 2020

Not Goodbye, Just See ‘Ya Later: Mitch Renkow Retires

Mitch Renkow will be retired effective July 1, 2020 but we are pleased to announce he has been awarded emeritus status with the Department of Agricultural and Resource Economics. 

May 18, 2020

Alumni Spotlight: Shuyang Wang

Shuyang's advice for PhD candidates: "Enjoy every moment of your PhD life. It might not be easy but it will be worth it." 

May 8, 2020

Will Trump’s Name on Stimulus Checks Help Win Him Votes in November?

Raymond Guiteras has studied name-stamping policies in Bangladesh and found that citizens view politicians more favorably when aid is associated with a specific person. 

Apr 29, 2020

Determining What Factors Make People More Likely to be Entrepreneurial

Knowledge of the determinants of self‐employment income is critical to entrepreneurial development strategies if the development goal is to increase incomes not just employment. 

Apr 23, 2020

Q&A: Food Supply Chain, Disrupted

The coronavirus pandemic has made us all more aware of where our food comes from. Two agricultural economists explain how the food supply chain works and how it's adapting. 

Nov 25, 2019

Congratulations: Treme Selected as a CALS Outstanding Teacher

Julianne has added great value to the ABM undergraduate program by developing new courses and being a leader who advocates for excellence in undergraduate programs. 

Nov 14, 2019

Are Greater Cattle and Grains Production the Solution to the Coming Worldwide Hunger Catastrophe?

Is “more food” the answer? This study uses World Bank data and path/structural equation modeling to determine the veracity of this position versus another. 

Jul 31, 2019

Hemp Law 101: The Regulation of Industrial Hemp

Topics include: the legal history of hemp; the need to clarify laws for farmers, producers and consumers; the impact of the 2018 Farm Bill; and remaining limitations. 

Jul 24, 2019

Registration Open for the 2020 Executive Farm Management Program

Space is limited. Learn more today.