The University of Missouri (MU or Mizzou) is a public land-grant research university in Columbia, Missouri. It is Missouri's largest university and the flagship of the four-campus University of Missouri System. MU was founded in 1839 and was the first public university west of the Mississippi River. It has been a member of the Association of American Universities since 1908 and is classified among "R1: Doctoral Universities Very high research activity".
The Department of Agricultural and Applied Economics at the University of Missouri-Columbia, situated in Columbia, MO, USA, is a vital component of the College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources. This department provides a comprehensive academic setting where students and faculty apply economic principles to understand and solve complex challenges within agriculture, food systems, and natural resource management. Building on a history dating back through the university's development and formally established in 1926, the department conducts impactful research across areas like policy analysis, environmental economics, rural development, and international trade. It prepares graduates for diverse and meaningful careers in government, agribusiness, academia, and various organizations addressing global issues.
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