Agriculture in today's world is a business, whether it be farm production, processing and marketing agricultural products, or supplying agricultural inputs.

The Agricultural Business / Economics option offered at Western Illinois University has courses in agricultural business and economics, science, and agricultural technology.

Students learn to apply the concepts, principles and terminology of business (economics, management, finance, marketing and others) to real-world issues and opportunities in the agricultural and life sciences industries.

• Possible Careers
• Grain Elevator Manager
• Agriculture Business Manager

Western has designated Agriculture as a Signature Program for the following reasons:

• Departmental and student service to the agricultural community throughout the region and state
• Numerous internship opportunities for students
• More than 15 active student organizations
• Hands-on experience with traditional, new, and organic crops, as well as with livestock, at WIU agriculture laboratories and agriculture test stations, as well as research at off-campus sites
• Numerous grants and an international reputation for animal and plant research