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The Doctor of Philosophy in Agricultural and Resource Economics is a STEM-OPT certified program that prepares students in microeconomic theory, quantitative methods, and coursework in the fields of agricultural and environmental and natural resource economics. Students gain expertise in applied economics research and obtain positions at academic institutions, think tanks, consulting, and public sector opportunities.<\/p>\n
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The faculty and students are very engaging, and Fort Collins with its vibrant community has been a wonderful city to live in.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_testimonial][et_pb_testimonial author=”Joey Blumberg ” job_title=”Recent Ph.D. Graduate” company_name=”Department of Agricultural and Resource Economics, College of Agricultural Sciences, CSU” portrait_url=”https:\/\/agsci.colostate.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/joey-blumberg.jpg” quote_icon_color=”#F15625″ portrait_width=”150px” portrait_height=”150px” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” border_radii_portrait=”on|0px|0px|0px|0px” border_color_top_portrait=”#F15625″ global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n The wealth of expertise across CSU\u2019s faculty creates an excellent environment for learning and discovery. I have been fortunate to explore a variety of stimulating research topics, and my advisors and professors are genuinely invested in my success, well-being, and overall growth as an academic.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_testimonial][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.18.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_testimonial author=”Mackenzie Gill ” job_title=”Current Ph.D. Student” company_name=”Department of Agricultural and Resource Economics, College of Agricultural Sciences, CSU” portrait_url=”https:\/\/agsci.colostate.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/mackenzie-gill.jpg” quote_icon_color=”#F15625″ portrait_width=”150px” portrait_height=”150px” _builder_version=”4.19.2″ _module_preset=”default” border_radii_portrait=”on|0px|0px|0px|0px” border_color_top_portrait=”#F15625″ global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n I have grown as a researcher by being able to work with DARE faculty who are highly respected in their field, yet are very approachable and always happy to discuss with students. 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