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Welcome To The Agricultural & Resource Economics Department

At the forefront of innovation and research, we are dedicated to creating sustainable solutions that address global challenges. From pioneering climate change strategies to advancing agricultural economics, our work is shaping a better future. 

Why Choose AREC?

Innovative Learning: Experience a rich academic environment that combines theory with practical applications.

Global Perspective: Work on projects that have a worldwide impact, from climate change strategies to agricultural advancements.

Meaningful Impact: Be part of initiatives that shape a better, more sustainable future.

Join the AREC Department and embark on a journey to shape the future of agricultural and resource economics. Discover how you can make a lasting impact and help build a more sustainable world for generations to come.

Undergraduate Program   Graduate Program

We're not just thinking about short-term goals; we're aiming for a lasting impact that will stretch across centuries.

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Prospective Students

From College to Career

Immerse yourself in a world-class academic experience where our faculty, renowned for their scholarship and research, bring a wealth of policy experience and professional service to the table. Our top-ranked Ph.D. program attracts a diverse and high-caliber student body from the U.S. and around the globe.

Discover our three unique undergraduate concentrations alongside the engaging global poverty minor. Here, our undergrad students have the unique opportunity to learn from leading scholars in intimate class settings, fostering a rich and personalized learning environment.

Beyond the classroom, our policy and public education programs tackle issues of paramount importance at local, state, national, and international levels. Join us in shaping the future of agricultural and resource economics while making a meaningful impact on a global scale. Welcome to a place where knowledge meets action, and your journey toward shaping a better future begins.
 

How to Apply  Learn More About The AREC Undergrad Program 

Alumni

Active | Connected | Informed |

Whether you graduated last year or 50 years ago, there’s no better time than now to be a part of Maryland’s Fearless Ideas. The College of Agriculture and Natural Resources Alumni Network is one of the numerous academic networks within the University of Maryland Alumni Association that allows you to remain an active and engaged member of our community.

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Job Market Candidates

The AREC Department is committed to supporting its graduate students in preparation for and throughout the job market to ensure each student receives the best placement possible.

2023 - 2024 JMC Candidates

Advancing Transportation Policy through Interdisciplinary Research

 

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The Interdisciplinary Transportation Engineering, Economics, and Policy (TEEP) PhD Fellowship Program supports interdisciplinary research that informs transportation policy decisions by integrating economics and engineering analysis of the interactions among individual behavior and technology cost and performance.

One-year fellowships are awarded to PhD students at the University of Maryland, Carnegie Mellon University, Cornell University, and University of Michigan. 

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AREC Welcomes Ken Leonard as Chair

The best way of generating new ideas is to teach diverse groups of people to follow the science, and then they incorporate a piece of themselves into that idea. That makes for better science and a better future.

Ken Leonard, AREC Chair

We are thrilled to announce Professor Ken Leonard as the new chair of the Department of Agricultural and Resource Economics (AREC). With over two decades at UMD, Ken is dedicated to fostering a collaborative environment where diverse perspectives lead to innovative solutions. His focus on inclusive science and addressing global challenges like climate change will guide AREC into a promising future.

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