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Resource Economics and Environmental Sociology

 

Resource Economics and Environmental Sociology (REES) includes research and teaching related to the fields of Environmental and Resource EconomicsEconomics of Agriculture Food & AgribusinessEnvironmental and Resource Sociology, and International Development.

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Undergrad Programs

Explore Bachelor of Science degrees in Agriculture, Environmental & Conservation Sciences, Environmental Studies, Forestry, and Forest Business Management; each with a variety of majors.

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Graduate Studies

Graduate education provides an excellent background for careers in private business, government service or research. The programs offered are in the sub-disciplines of agricultural and resource economics, forest economics and rural & environmental sociology.

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OUR RESEARCH

Our research and teaching are related to the fields of Environmental and Resource Economics, Economics of Agriculture Food & Agribusiness, Environmental and Resource Sociology, and International Development.

 

REES Student Association

REESSA is the governing body for REES graduate students. Composed of Master's and PhD students in the program who are elected to the various positions within the association.

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REES Graduate Handbook

The REES Graduate Student Handbook outlines in detail the faculty resources, regulations, procedures, program requirements, and courses available to achieve the purpose and goals of graduate education through the department.

Department Research Seminars

The Department of Resource Economics and Environmental Sociology (REES) Seminar Series brings together some of the experts in agricultural, resource, and environmental economics, as well as the sociology of environment, food, and natural resources. Workshops are generally held on Thursdays from 3:30 - 4:30 pm. Seminars are generally held on Fridays from 3:30 - 5:00 pm.

The REES Newsletter

Stay up-to-date on news, upcoming department research seminars, publications, projects and reports. Subscribe to Momentum, the REES newsletter.

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